Banal (en. Banal)

/bəˈnæl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Common, lacking distinctive or original characteristics.
His art seems banal and unremarkable.
Ang kanyang sining ay tila banal at hindi kapansin-pansin.
Unexciting or boring.
Their conversation became banal after a few minutes.
Ang usapan nila ay naging banal pagkatapos ng ilang minuto.

Etymology

French

Common Phrases and Expressions

banal idea
An idea that lacks any new or original content.
banal na ideya

Related Words

mundane
Related to things that are common and lacking special quality.
pangkabuhayan

Slang Meanings

Lack of originality; very ordinary.
Your ideas are banal. Nothing new.
Ang mga ideas mo, banal na. Wala nang bago.
Common; something that has become a habit.
That song is banal, everyone is dancing to it.
Banal na yang kanta, sinasayaw na siya ng lahat.