Kalungsuran (en. Necklace)

/ka.luŋ.su.ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of jewelry worn around the neck.
She bought a beautiful necklace for her birthday.
Bumili siya ng magandang kalungsuran para sa kanyang kaarawan.
A decorative piece worn around the neck often made of pearls or gems.
Her necklace was full of sparkling gems.
Ang kanyang kalungsuran ay puno ng makikinang na hiyas.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'kalung' (neck) and 'sura' (to wear or decorate).

Common Phrases and Expressions

necklace of friendship
A symbol of friendship through jewelry.
kalungsuran ng pagkakaibigan

Related Words

jewelry
Items used as decoration or accessories, often made from precious metals or stones.
alahas
pendant
A type of necklace that has a hanging ornament.
pendant

Slang Meanings

Like having no rest or being busy in life.
Yesterday, I had back-to-back tasks, it was really kalungsuran!
Kahapon, sunod-sunod ang mga gawain ko, parang kalungsuran talaga!
Always in a hurry or too busy.
Life in Manila is so kalungsuran, it's like you can't breathe.
Sobrang kalungsuran ng buhay sa Maynila, parang di ka na makahinga.