Idambana (en. To dedicate)

i-dam-ba-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of dedicating or offering something for a purpose or for someone.
He dedicated his life to the service of the nation.
Idinambana niya ang kanyang buhay sa serbisyo ng bayan.
Giving special value or attention to something or someone.
The church dedicates their saints during the festival.
Idinambana ng simbahan ang kanilang mga santo tuwing pista.

Etymology

root word: dambana (meaning altar or place of worship)

Common Phrases and Expressions

dedicate the heart
giving intense emotion or dedication to a person or purpose
idambana ang puso

Related Words

altar
A place or altar where rituals and celebrations are performed.
dambana
offering
A sacrifice or giving of something considered important.
alay

Slang Meanings

Starving
My stomach hurts, I'm feeling like I’m already starving!
Ang sakit ng tiyan ko, parang idambana na ako sa gutom!
To drink water from the tap
All the stores are closed, so let's just drink water from the tap.
Sarado na lahat ng tindahan, kaya idambana na lang tayo ng tubig.
Just complains
He's just lying there, complaining all the time!
Siya na lang ang idambana doon sa tabi, puro reklamo!