EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to pretend to be holy; to sanctify...
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/mag-pa-ba-NAL/
FIL: Ang pagkilos na tila banal o relihiyoso; ang paggawang banal sa isang bagay o lugar.
EN: to pretend to be holy; to sanctify
This is what you call that officemate who's super judgy and acts morally superior, but you know their weekend secrets. They love to *magpabanal-banalan* (a more intense form) at work. It's the "holier-than-thou" vibe, PH edition.
From `mag-` + `pa-` + `banal` (holy).
ROOT MEANING: holy, sacred, pious
Often used with a slightly negative connotation, implying pretense (magpabanal-banalan). Can also be used in a literal religious context (to sanctify).
🇵🇭 Tuwing Mahal na Araw, maraming tao ang sinusubukang magpabanal.
🇺🇸 During Holy Week, many people try to act holy.
🇵🇭 Ang obispo ang nagpabanal sa bagong kapilya.
🇺🇸 The bishop sanctified the new chapel.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.