Basbas (en. Blessing)

/bas-bas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of blessing or approval given to a person or object.

The priest's blessing is important in marriage.

Ang basbas ng pari ay mahalaga sa kasal.

Giving a sincere wish for the well-being of a person.

His parents gave their blessing before he left for the town.

Ang kanyang mga magulang ay nagbigay ng basbas bago siya umalis ng bayan.

From the word 'basbasan' meaning to give a blessing

parental blessing

Permission or support from parents.

basbas ng magulang

to seek a blessing

To ask for permission or goodwill from someone.

humingi ng basbas

to bless

The process of giving a blessing.

basbasan

Blessings or good fortune from elders or older people.

I hope our parents bless you in your new business!

Sana'y basbasan ka ng ating mga magulang sa iyong bagong negosyo!

Sacred or mysterious; often used in expressions of belief.

The blessing of the church is like a seal of approval for weddings.

Ang basbas ng simbahan ay parang seal of approval sa mga kasalan.

Granting of permission or support for something.

You need your teacher's blessing before you can join the competition.

Kailangan mo ng basbas ng guro mo bago ka makasali sa kompetisyon.