Magembalsamo (en. Embalm)
/maɡɛmˈbalsamo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of preserving the body of a deceased person to prevent decomposition.
Embalming is an important step in preserving the appearance of the deceased for funerals.
Ang magembalsamo ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagpapanatili ng anyo ng yumaong tao para sa mga libing.
Taking steps to prolong the preservation of the body.
After her death, the family decided to embalm her body.
Matapos ang kanyang pagkamatay, nagdesisyon ang pamilya na i-emblam ang kanyang katawan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'embalsamar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to embalm a body
The process of preserving the body of a deceased person.
magembalsamo ng katawan
Related Words
embalmer
A person specialized in embalming.
embalsamador
Slang Meanings
To pretend, act, or appear as someone else for another purpose.
Don't act like someone else in front of the group, because we can all see that.
Wag kang magembalsamo sa harap ng tropa, kasi kita lahat yan.
To lie or pretend to be happy even when you're not.
Even with many problems, he just pretended on social media.
Kahit na maraming problema, nagembalsa na lang siya sa social media.
To show fake confidence or swagger.
You need to act cool to get into their group.
Kailangan mo ng magembalsamo para makapasok sa barkada nila.