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    Bathala (en. Deity)

    /ˈba.tʃa.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A high being or god in indigenous religions.
    As indigenous people, it is believed that Bathala is the creator of all.
    Bilang mga katutubo, ang mga tao ay naniniwalang si Bathala ang tagapaglikha ng lahat.
    Name of a principal god in Filipino mythology.
    Bathala is the principal god of the Ilocanos in their stories.
    Si Bathala ang pangunahing diyos ng mga Ilocano sa kanilang mga kwento.
    A god worshipped and recognized in various regions of the country.
    Different groups have their own interpretations of Bathala.
    Ang iba't ibang grupo ay may kanya-kanyang interpretasyon kay Bathala.

    Etymology

    From the Sanskrit word 'bhattara' meaning 'second God'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    With the help of Bathala
    Relying on help and protection from God.
    Sa tulong ng Bathala

    Related Words

    divination
    The process of predicting or recognizing the will of Bathala.
    divinasyon
    faith
    The trust in Bathala and His power.
    pananampalataya

    Slang Meanings

    God or higher power.
    It seems like my fate is in the hands of Bathala.
    Parang ang tadhana ko ay nasa kamay ni Bathala.
    An example of worship or seeking help from God.
    My grandmother always calls on Bathala whenever there's a problem.
    Laging tumatawag ng Bathala ang lola ko tuwing may problema.
    Anyone who is higher or has control over the situation.
    If they don't want to do that, let them be—It's like they're the Bathala!
    Kung ayaw ng gumawa niyan, siya na lang ang bahala—Parang Bathala na lang!