From root: kasal
Usage Note
Kasalan refers to the entire wedding event, often involving a religious ceremony and a large reception. Pupunta kami sa kasalan ng aking pinsan means we are going to my cousin's wedding.
Examples
" May kasalan bukas. "
Natural Translation
There's a wedding tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Has wedding tomorrow.
" Pupunta kami sa isang kasalan. "
Natural Translation
We are going to a wedding.
Literal Translation
Go we to a wedding ceremony.
" Ginanap ang kasalan sa simbahan, at pagkatapos ay nagpunta ang lahat sa malaking handaan. "
Natural Translation
The wedding was held in the church, and afterward everyone went to a big reception.
Literal Translation
Held the wedding at-the church, and after then went the all to-the big reception.
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