Agwabendita (en. Holy water)

/ˌaɡwabenˈdita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Blessed water used in church rituals.

The holy water is used by priests to bless people.

Ang agwabendita ay ginagamit ng mga pari sa pagbabasbas ng mga tao.

Water specifically prayed over to become sacred.

We usually bring holy water when offering prayers.

Karaniwan tayong nagdadala ng agwabendita kapag nag-aalay ng panalangin.

Often used for blessing houses or people.

Aunt Maria chose holy water for the new house.

Pinili ni Aling Maria ang agwabendita para sa bagong bahay.

From the word 'agwa' meaning 'water' and 'bendita' meaning 'blessed'.

blessing using holy water

A ritual of blessing using wet water.

pagbabasbas gamit ang agwabendita

church

A place of worship where holy water is often used.

simbahan

Overflowing happiness.

I was really agwabendita last night, it felt like the laughter would never end!

Grabe, agwabendita talaga ako kagabi, parang walang katapusan ang tawanan!

Looking a bit sleep-deprived.

You look so agwabendita, you seem a bit sleep-deprived!

Ang agwabendita mo naman, parang puyat ka ata!

The situation is complicated.

Oh no, our situation is so agwabendita, everything just isn't working!

Hala, ang agwabendita ng sitwasyon natin, daming hindi umuubra!