Dekalog (en. Decalog)
de-ka-log
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A set of ten commandments or laws often taught in the Christian religion.
The Decalogue provides guidance for moral living.
Ang dekalog ay nagbibigay ng gabay sa moral na pamumuhay.
The commands revealed by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.
The commandments in the Decalogue are inscribed on stone tablets.
Ang mga utos sa dekalog ay nakasulat sa mga tablet na bato.
A strict set of moral and ethical principles.
The Decalogue is important in shaping our conduct.
Mahalaga ang dekalog sa paghubog ng ating mga asal.
A unit containing rules or guidelines in a particular field.
The Decalogue of laws for human life is key to a well-ordered society.
Ang dekalog ng mga batas sa buhay ng tao ay susi sa maayos na lipunan.
Etymology
From the Greek words 'deka' (ten) and 'logos' (word or law)
Common Phrases and Expressions
Decalogue of the Church
Laws or commandments that provide guidance on the life of people in the church.
Dekalog ng Ekklesya
Commands of God
Directives given by God for people.
Mga utos ng Diyos
Related Words
commandment
A thing that is commanded or expressed like the Decalogue.
utusan
moral
Related to standards of good and bad.
moral
law
Rules that are effective in a particular society.
batas
Slang Meanings
Ten commandments or guidelines for life.
We should follow the dekalog in all aspects of our lives.
Dapat sundin ang dekalog sa lahat ng aspeto ng buhay natin.
Principles or laws that should avoid wrongdoing.
These laws are like the dekalog, we should respect them.
Parang dekalog ang mga batas na ito, dapat nating irespeto.