Basbasan (en. To bless)

/bɑsˈbɑsɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of ritual performed to ask for blessings from God or spirits.

The blessing of the new house was performed before it was inhabited.

Ang basbasan ng bagong bahay ay isinagawa bago ito tinirahan.

verb

The action of imparting a blessing to a person or thing.

The priest will call to bless the married couple.

Magtatawag ang pari upang basbasan ang mga kasal na magulang.

Foreign word derived from Spanish 'bendizión'.

Bless me

Requesting a blessing or approval.

Basbasan mo ako

blessing

The sanctity expressed through a blessing.

benda

To bless something or someone

Please bless my new car so it will be lucky.

Basbasan mo nga yung bagong kotse ko, para maging lucky.

To get a blessing or approval

I need to get my parents' blessing before I enroll.

Kailangan ko munang basbasan ang mga magulang ko bago ako mag-enroll.