Punerarya (en. Funeral home)

/pu.ne.ɾa.ɾja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An establishment that takes care of the dead and organizes their burials.
The funeral home provided excellent service to the family of the deceased.
Ang punerarya ay nagbigay ng magandang serbisyo sa pamilya ng nam deceased.

Etymology

Spanish word 'funeraria'

Common Phrases and Expressions

stayed at the funeral home
lingered or waited at the funeral home while the funeral arrangements were being taken care of
nanatili sa punerarya

Related Words

burial
A ritual of placing the dead into the ground or a mausoleum.
libing
mourning
The emotional reaction of people to the death of a loved one.
pagdadalamhati

Slang Meanings

borrowing funds or resources
Bro, do you have a punerarya? I need help with my bills.
Pare, may punerarya ka ba? Kailangan ko ng tulong sa bayarin ko.
a fun or chill gathering, often involving a performance
Come join the punerarya later, it's going to be fun!
Sama ka sa punerarya mamaya, masaya 'to!
friends who frequently borrow money
My punerarya are my friends; they keep borrowing from me.
Yung mga punerarya ko ang mga tropa ko, lagi na langako ang inuutangan.