Libingan (en. Grave)

/liˈbiŋan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place where the deceased are laid to rest.

Their ancestors are buried in this grave.

Ang kanilang mga ninuno ay nakalibing sa libingan na ito.

A burial site or type of cemetery for the dead.

Many people visit the graveyard on All Saints' Day.

Maraming tao ang dumadalo sa libingan tuwing Araw ng mga Patay.

A symbol of silence and peace for the deceased.

The grave should be respected as a sign of honor.

Ang libingan ay dapat igalang bilang tanda ng respeto.

Derived from the word 'libing' meaning 'interment' or 'burial'.

go to the grave

Visit the place where the deceased are buried.

pumunta sa libingan

buried in the grave

Laid to rest in the grave after the burial ceremony.

nalibing sa libingan

burial

The process of placing the body of a deceased person in a grave.

libing

cemetery

A designated area for graves.

sementeryo

place where the dead are laid to rest

Let's all pray together at Grandma's grave.

Sama-sama tayong magdasal sa libingan ni Lola.

the dead

There might be many graves here since this place has been here for a long time.

Baka madami nang libingan dito dahil matagal na ang lugar.

buried

We have already buried our pets.

Ipinaglibingan na ang mga alaga naming hayop.