Tumulo (en. Mound)

/tuˈmulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An elevated form of land, usually used for burying the dead.

The mound behind the church was made into a burial site for ancient people.

Ang tumulo sa likod ng simbahan ay ginawang libingan ng mga sinaunang tao.

A hill or high form of land.

The mounds on the mountain are all created by nature.

Ang mga tumulo sa bundok ay pawang likha ng kalikasan.

Found in cemeteries as a marker of graves.

Each mound has the engraved name of the deceased.

Ang bawat tumulo ay may nakaukit na pangalan ng mga yumao.

the Latin word 'tumulus' meaning mound or burial site

the rain fell

The weather became warmer and rain happened.

tumulo ang ulan

to enter

The action of entering or going to a place.

tumuloy

became emotional

He/She cried again while watching a drama.

Tumulo na naman siya habang nanonood ng drama.

to cry

His/Her tears flowed from so much happiness.

Tumulo na 'yung luha niya sa sobrang saya.

lost control of emotions

He/She cried outside the house because he/she remembered something painful.

Tumulo siya sa labas ng bahay kasi naalala ang nangyaring masakit.

heartbroken

Tears flowed when he/she heard about the death of his/her favorite artist.

Tumulo 'yung luha niya nung nabalitaan ang pagkamatay ng paborito niyang artista.