Sepelin (en. Burial)

se-pe-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A ritual or ceremony for burying the dead.
The burial will be held at the church before the interment.
Ang sepelin ay gaganapin sa simbahan bago ang libing.
A place where a person is buried.
The burial of his father is located behind the church.
Ang sepelin ng kanyang ama ay matatagpuan sa likod ng simbahan.
The process of digging a grave and placing the dead inside.
The proper burial is important for loved ones.
Mahalaga ang tamang sepelin para sa mga mahal sa buhay.

Etymology

Spanish word

Common Phrases and Expressions

burial of heroes
Ritual of burial for the heroes of the nation.
sepelin ng mga bayani

Related Words

burial
The act of burying the dead.
libing
dead
A person who is no longer alive.
patay

Slang Meanings

street food (fried or crispy) that you can eat on the street
I hope we can go for sepelin later, it will surely be fun!
Sana pumunta tayo sepelin mamaya, ang saya sigurado!
favorite or special food
Whenever I go to my grandma's house, I'm always asked for sepelin.
Kapag nagpunta ako sa bahay ng lola ko, lagi akong hinihingan ng sepelin.
food items sold by street vendors
Let's go to the corner, there are delicious sepelin there!
Tara na sa kanto, may mga masarap na sepelin doon!