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    Paglalamay (en. Wake)

    /paɡ.la.laˈmaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A ceremony held to pay respect to a deceased person.
    Their wake was held at the church.
    Ang kanilang paglalamay ay isinasagawa sa simbahan.
    The process of remembering a loved one who has passed away.
    The wake is important in our culture.
    Mahalaga ang paglalamay sa ating kultura.
    An opportunity for people to gather and console the family of the deceased.
    Many people attended the wake to offer support.
    Maraming tao ang dumalo sa paglalamay para magbigay ng suporta.

    Etymology

    Originating from the root word 'lamay' which means giving respect or remembering the deceased.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hold a wake
    To conduct a ceremony for a deceased person.
    Magdaos ng paglalamay

    Related Words

    wake
    A custom of honoring and remembering the deceased.
    lamay
    reconciliation
    This process includes reflection and comfort to the family.
    pagbabalik-loob

    Slang Meanings

    Gathering of family to remember the deceased.
    The wake is held every night at the family's house.
    Ang paglalamay ay ginagawa tuwing gabi sa bahay ng pamilya.
    A moment of reminiscing or reflection on memories.
    It's like a wake, we're all sharing stories about him.
    Parang paglalamay na rin ito, lahat tayo ay nagkwekwentuhan tungkol sa kanya.