EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to bless, to inspire, to grant favor...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/ka-SI-han/
FIL: Bigyan ng biyaya, pabor, o inspirasyon. Pagpalain ng Maykapal o ng isang may kapangyarihan.
EN: to bless, to inspire, to grant favor
This is what you hope your boss does to your leave request, or what you pray happens to your lotto ticket. It's like asking the universe, 'Sana all... kasihan.' It's the act of being granted favor, like when the Grab driver actually finds your hard-to-find address without calling.
From ka- + asi + -han. 'Asi' is an old Tagalog word related to mercy or grace.
Often used in a formal, literary, or religious context, especially in the phrase 'Kasihan nawa' (May you/it be blessed).
🇵🇭 Kasihan nawa ng Panginoon ang iyong mga plano.
🇺🇸 May the Lord bless your plans.
🇵🇭 Sana'y kasihan ako ng suwerte sa pagsusulit bukas.
🇺🇸 I hope luck favors me in the exam tomorrow.
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