Nakalibing (en. Buried)
na-ka-li-bing
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that indicates that a person or thing has been buried.
He is buried under a large mango tree.
Siya ay nakalibing sa ilalim ng isang malaking punong mangga.
Shows an action that occurred in the past.
His parents have been buried for over a decade.
Ang kanyang mga magulang ay nakalibing na sa loob ng isang dekada.
Refers to the process of burying or placing a body in the ground.
The burial ceremony was quiet and orderly.
Ang seremonya ng nakalibing ay naging tahimik at maayos.
Etymology
The term 'nakalibing' comes from the root word 'libing' which means 'to bury' or 'placed under the ground'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
buried in memory
meaning that past memories are full of things thought to be gone.
nakalibing sa alaala
Related Words
burial
A ceremony conducted to bury the deceased.
libing
pouring
An action that may also occur alongside the burial, such as pouring soil.
buhos
Slang Meanings
buried in tasks
I was buried in my assignments, that's why I didn't notice the time.
Nakalibing ako sa mga asignatura ko, kaya di ko na napansin ang oras.
lost in chaos
I feel like I'm lost in problems, I don't know what to prioritize anymore.
Parang nakalibing na ako sa problema, hindi ko na alam ang uunahin.