Pambubong (en. Funeral rites)
pam-bu-bong
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A ceremony or ritual conducted for the deceased.
Grandma's funeral rites were held at the church.
Ang pambubong ni Lola ay ginanap sa simbahan.
A traditional way of honoring the departed.
Many people attended the funeral rites to pay their respects.
Maraming tao ang dumalo sa pambubong upang magbigay-pugay.
Ceremonies that are conducted after death.
A week has passed since the funeral rites after his departure.
Isang linggong nakalipas ang pambubong matapos ang kanyang paglisan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
funeral rites for a loved one
The ceremony for a deceased loved one.
pambubong ng yumaong mahal sa buhay
Related Words
burial
The act of interring a person.
libing
marriage proposal
A tradition among Filipinos where the man's family visits the woman's family for marriage.
pamamanhikan
Slang Meanings
A way of courting or declaring love in a subtle manner.
Wow, his way of courting his crush is so sweet!
Grabe, ang saya ng pambubong niya sa crush niya, sobrang sweet!
Enticing or leading someone into a situation without them knowing.
I subtly led my friend into joining us on our outing even though she didn't know.
Yung pambubong ko sa kaibigan ko, napasama siya sa lakad namin kahit hindi siya nakakaalam.