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    Paglamay (en. Wake)

    /paɡˈlamaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A ceremony or ritual of remembrance for the deceased.
    The wake is a tradition in our culture when someone passes away.
    Ang paglamay ay isang tradisyon sa ating kultura tuwing may yumao.
    The process of staying or guarding the body of the deceased for a designated time before burial.
    The family gathered for the wake at their home.
    Ang pamilya ay nagtipon para sa paglamay sa kanilang bahay.
    Paying tribute and remembering the deceased by attending the wake.
    Many friends attended the wake to pay their respects.
    Maraming kaibigan ang dumalo sa paglamay upang magbigay-pugay.

    Etymology

    Root word: lamay; from the origin 'lamayan'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Wake of the dead
    Ritual of attending and bidding farewell to the deceased.
    Paglamay ng patay

    Related Words

    lamay
    The activity of guarding or remembering the deceased.
    lamay
    libing
    Ceremony of burial for the deceased.
    libing

    Slang Meanings

    Shaking from fear or anxiety.
    When the exams come, I just shake in fear at the questions!
    Pagdating ng mga exam, paglamay na lang ako sa mga tanong!
    Losing the will to move; being lazy.
    I'm so slow at work, it's like I really don't want to work anymore.
    Sobrang bagal ng paglamay ko sa trabaho, parang ayaw ko na talagang magtrabaho.