EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
abstinence, religious observance...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pa-ngi-ngi-LIN/
FIL: Ang akto ng pag-iwas o pagpipigil sa pagkain ng ilang uri ng pagkain o paggawa ng isang bagay, karaniwan dahil sa relihiyosong dahilan.
EN: abstinence, religious observance
This is the religious version of "self-control." Think of it as your Lenten sacrifice—no meat on Fridays, no social media for 40 days. It's the original "detox," but for your soul. It's when your lola reminds you, "Hoy, Biyernes Santo ngayon, bawal ang karne!"
From `pang-` + `ngilin` (to abstain).
Often associated with religious practices, particularly during Lent in the Philippines.
🇵🇭 Mahigpit ang pangingilin ng pamilya nila tuwing Mahal na Araw.
🇺🇸 Their family's abstinence is strict during Holy Week.
🇵🇭 Ang pangingilin sa masasamang bisyo ay isang malaking hamon.
🇺🇸 Abstaining from bad vices is a big challenge.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.