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    Libing (en. Burial)

    /liˈbiŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of placing a deceased person in the ground or in a grave.
    A ceremony was held for the burial of his grandfather.
    Isang seremonya ang ginanap para sa libing ng kanyang lolo.
    The place where deceased people are buried.
    His family went to the cemetery to pray.
    Ang kanyang pamilya ay nagpunta sa libingan upang magdasal.

    Etymology

    From the word 'libing' meaning 'to lay the remains of the deceased.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conducting a burial
    The activity of assisting in the burial process.
    pagsasagawa ng libing

    Related Words

    grave
    A place where the deceased are buried.
    libingan
    remembrance
    The process of remembering the deceased, often associated with burial.
    pagaalala

    Slang Meanings

    Celebrating the departure of someone.
    Sometimes, people even fight while burying because they're so happy that he's gone.
    Minsan, nag-aaway pa yung mga tao habang nililibing kasi sobrang saya nila na nawala na siya.
    Quickly escaping or avoiding a situation.
    When she saw her ex at the mall, she suddenly took off.
    Nang makita niya yung ex niya sa mall, bigla siyang nag-libing.
    Being quiet or inactive in a situation.
    No wonder you have no voice today, you went silent in the noise of the class.
    Kaya pala wala kang boses ngayon, nag-libing ka sa ingay ng klase.