Paminggalan (en. Celebration)

pa-ming-ga-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An occasion of celebration with family or friends.
Their family celebration was held in a large house.
Ang kanilang paminggalan ay ginanap sa malaking bahay.
A gathering aiming to celebrate a special event.
Their anniversary celebration was filled with joy.
Ang paminggalan ng kanilang anibersaryo ay puno ng kaligayahan.
Activity focused on family togetherness.
Every year, their family has a celebration for Christmas.
Bawat taon, may paminggalan ang kanilang pamilya para sa Pasko.

Etymology

from the words 'family' and 'celebration'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Family celebration
A gathering for family.
Paminggalan ng pamilya
Birthday celebration
Celebration of a person's birthday.
Paminggalan sa kaarawan

Related Words

family
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
pamilya
occasion
A specific event or opportunity.
okasyon

Slang Meanings

a name used in public, like a nickname
Just call me 'Mr. C.' in public.
Tawagin mo na lang akong 'G. C.' sa labas.
a nickname or moniker that's like a title
He's the Paminggalan of the gang because of his cool style.
Siya yung Paminggalan ng mga tropa dahil sa kanyang astig na style.
a well-known name
Many people know him, that's why he became a Paminggalan in the neighborhood.
Maraming nakakilala sa kanya, kaya naman siya'y naging Paminggalan sa barangay.