Pamumulahaw (en. Gathering)
/pamulahaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering usually held to celebrate an occasion.
We held a gathering at home to celebrate his birthday.
Nagsagawa kami ng pamumulahaw sa bahay upang ipagdiwang ang kanyang kaarawan.
Gathering of people in a specific place or occasion.
The gathering of the whole family brought us great joy.
Ang pamumulahaw ng buong pamilya ay lubos na nagpasaya sa amin.
Etymology
Tagalog word meaning farming or having a gathering.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family gathering
A gathering that includes family members.
pamumulahaw ng pamilya
Related Words
feast/gathering
A gathering or celebration typically with food.
salusalo
get-together
A gathering of people to hold a celebration.
salo-salo
Slang Meanings
effort that won't push through
I thought the concert was definitely happening, but it suddenly fizzled out.
Akala ko, tuloy na tuloy na ang concert, pero biglang nag-pamumulahaw.
dreams that don’t materialize
I’ve been looking for a job, but it’s just been a series of missed opportunities.
Naghahanap ako ng trabaho, pero puro pamumulahaw lang ang nangyari.
the arrival of bad news
That news is just a bunch of nonsense, so I'm not worried about it.
Yung balita na yan, puro pamumulahaw lang, kaya di na ako nag-aalala.