Epipanyia (en. Epiphany)
/ɛpɪˈpænɪə/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden understanding or realization about something.
He had an epiphany in his life when he realized what his true purpose was.
Nagkaroon siya ng epipany sa kanyang buhay nang malaman niyang anu ang tunay na layunin niya.
An experience where a person becomes very enlightened about something.
His epiphany opened up new possibilities for his career.
Ang kanyang epipany ay nagbukas ng bagong mga posibilidad para sa kanyang karera.
A moment of clarity where initial ideas become clear.
After weeks of contemplation, he had an epiphany about his written book.
Matapos ang ilang linggong pag-iisip, nagkaroon siya ng epipany tungkol sa kanyang isinulat na libro.
Etymology
from Greek 'epiphaneia' meaning 'manifestation' or 'understanding'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
had an epiphany
had a sudden understanding
nagkaroon ng epipany
epiphany of life
an important understanding of life’s purpose
epipany ng buhay
Related Words
revelation
The process of unveiling something that was previously hidden or unclear.
revelasyon
awareness
The possession of knowledge or investigation about something.
pagkaalam
Slang Meanings
A unique realization or insight into an idea or experience.
I had an epiphany when I realized I should fix all my past mistakes.
Naka-epipanyia ako nung naisip kong ibalik ang lahat ng mga nagawa kong pagkakamali.
Sudden understanding of a situation that has been preoccupying your mind.
Leaving my job brought about an epiphany that I need to change my life.
Yung pag-alis ko sa trabaho, nagdala yun ng isang epipanyia na kailangan ko nang baguhin ang buhay ko.
A moment when your mind seems to light up with a new idea.
When I have an epiphany, it's like Australia in my mind, wide open to possibilities!
Kapag may epipanyia ako, parang Australia ang mind ko, wide open sa mga possibility!