Tagulamin (en. Feathering)
ta-gu-la-min
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A ritual or ceremony performed for the rejuvenation or care of things.
The tagulamin is important in this culture to maintain the balance of nature.
Ang tagulamin ay mahalaga sa kulturang ito upang mapanatili ang balanse ng kalikasan.
The actual process of performing or singing prayers and invocations.
This is the time of tagulamin when we pray for the harvest.
Ito ang panahon ng tagulamin kung saan tayo ay nagdarasal para sa mga ani.
Etymology
From the word 'tagula' meaning 'to perform an action' and 'min' referring to a thing or plan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
harvest ritual
A ritual aimed at requesting blessings for abundant produce.
tagulamin ng ani
Related Words
sacrifice
An act of offering something for a higher purpose or benefit.
pagsasakripisyo
Slang Meanings
Afraid or shy to face a person or group.
Why are you being such a tagulamin? Just go straight to them!
Bakit ka na lang tagulamin? Dumirecho ka kasi sa kanila!
Hiding under the heat or sunlight, of problems or responsibilities.
You're like a tagulamin, always avoiding conversations about work.
Parang tagulamin ka na, laging umiiwas sa usapan tungkol sa trabaho.