Nakaburol (en. Laying in state)

/na.ka.bu.rol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of a deceased person lying in a place for respect or homage.

Many people attended the wake service of his grandfather.

Maraming tao ang dumalo sa nakaburol na seremonya ng kanyang lolo.

A process where the body of a deceased person is placed in a coffin or at a side for public viewing.

The body on wake was dressed in his favorite outfit.

Ang nakaburol na katawan ay nakadamit ng kanyang paboritong kasuotan.

Derived from the root word 'burol' which means to cover or to shroud, with the prefix 'nak-' indicating a state or condition.

Go to the wake

Pay respects to a deceased person.

Pumunta sa nakaburol

Looking for comfort at the wake

Seeking solace or support from others in times of sorrow.

Naghahanap ng kaaliwan sa nakaburol

grave

A place where deceased individuals are laid for honoring.

burol

ceremony

A formal event conducted to honor respect.

seremonya

Preparing for a feast or gathering.

It feels like everyone is getting ready for a feast here; there's so much organizing going on.

Parang nakaburol na ang mga tao dito, ang daming nag-aasikaso para sa handaan.

Quickly implying a wedding or celebration is about to happen.

The atmosphere is strange, it feels like a celebration is in the works; people are busy arranging things.

Kakaiba ang atmosphere, parang nakaburol, may mga abala sa pag-aayos.