EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to light a candle; to offer a candle...
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/mag-kan-DI-la/
FIL: Magsindi ng kandila, karaniwan bilang panalangin, pag-alaala, o para magbigay-liwanag.
EN: to light a candle; to offer a candle
What you do in church when you're praying for a miracle (like passing an exam you didn't study for). Also, the main activity during a brownout, turning your house into a romantic/creepy setting. And of course, for remembering our loved ones on Undas.
mag- (verb prefix) + kandila (from Spanish 'candela', meaning 'candle')
ROOT MEANING: candle
Often used in religious or memorial contexts, such as praying or visiting a grave.
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🇵🇭 Pumunta kami sa simbahan upang magkandila para sa mga yumaong kamag-anak.
🇺🇸 We went to the church to light a candle for our deceased relatives.
🇵🇭 Magkandila ka na lang at magdasal na sana ay pumasa ka.
🇺🇸 Just light a candle and pray that you hopefully pass.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.