undas
úndas with stress marks
All Souls' Day; All Saints' Day
Usage Note
Undas is the Filipino term for the November 1–2 observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, derived from Spanish 'honras'. It is one of the most significant cultural and religious events in the Philippines, when families gather at cemeteries to clean graves, light candles, and pray — blending Catholic tradition with indigenous ancestor veneration.
Examples
" Uuwi kami tuwing Undas. "
Natural Translation
We go home every All Souls' Day.
Literal Translation
Will-go-home we every All Souls' Day.
" Pumunta kami sa sementeryo tuwing Undas para bisitahin ang mga puntod ng aming mga mahal sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
We go to the cemetery every All Souls' Day to visit the graves of our loved ones.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the cemetery every-time All Souls' Day for to-visit the tombs of our loved in life.
" Tuwing Undas ay nagtitipon ang buong pamilya sa sementeryo upang magdasal at alalahanin ang mga yumao naming mahal sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Every All Souls' Day the whole family gathers at the cemetery to pray and remember our departed loved ones.
Literal Translation
Every All Souls' Day gathers the whole family at-the cemetery to pray and remember the departed our loved in life.
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