Epipania (en. Epiphany)

/e.pɪˈpɪ.ni.ɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A manifestation or appearance of a thing or idea.
His epiphany shed light on his decisions.
Ang kanyang epipania ay nagbigay liwanag sa kanyang mga desisyon.
A special day in the Christian calendar that shows the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th.
Ang Epipania ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing ika-6 ng Enero.
An occasion of sudden understanding or a bright idea.
He had an epiphany when he saw his project.
Nakatanggap siya ng epipania nang makita ang kanyang proyekto.

Etymology

Greek: epipaneia; meaning 'manifestation' or 'appearance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

epiphany of God
The manifestation of God to the people.
epipania ng Diyos
epiphany in one's life
An important understanding of one's own situation or self.
epipania sa sariling buhay

Related Words

manifestation
A process of showing or appearing of something.
manifestasyon
understanding
A process that emphasizes the knowledge or awareness of a person.
pagkaunawa

Slang Meanings

Extreme happiness or joy.
I'm so happy, it's like I'm in a state of epiphany right now!
Ang saya saya ko, parang nasa epipania ako ngayon!
Sudden realization that brings change.
When I got my grade, it felt like I had an epiphany about studying.
Nung nakuha ko ang grade ko, parang nagkaroon ako ng epipania sa pag-aaral.