Pagbuburol (en. Wake)
pag-boo-bo-rol
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A ritual performed for the dead before burial.
Their wake will be held at their home.
Ang kanilang pagbuburol ay gaganapin sa kanilang tahanan.
A gathering of people to pay respects and express condolences to the bereaved.
Many people attended the wake to offer their sympathies.
Maraming tao ang dumalo sa pagbuburol upang makiramay.
A ceremony or observance for a deceased person.
The wake is part of our cultural traditional practices.
Ang pagbuburol ay bahagi ng tradisyonal na gawi ng ating kultura.
Etymology
root word: 'knot' with the prefix 'pag-'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Under the wake
A phrase often used in discussions about grief.
Sa ilalim ng pagbuburol
Related Words
burial
The ceremony of burying a deceased person after the wake.
libing
bereaved
The people left behind by a loved one who has died.
naulila
Slang Meanings
Gathering of people at the wake
Come to the wake, the family is having a great time!
Sama ka na sa pagbuburol, ang saya ng pamilya!
Culture of friendship and interaction with the bereaved
Oh, there are so many people at the wake, it's like a reunion!
Naku, ang dami ng tao sa pagbuburol, parang reunion na!
Bonding while keeping vigil over the deceased
The wake is fun, chatting and laughing even though it's sad.
Ang saya ng pagbuburol, kwentuhan at tawanan kahit malungkot.