Idolatrahin (en. To idolize)

i-do-la-tra-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To give excessive admiration or respect to a person or thing.
Many people idolize the famous artist.
Ni-idolatrahin ng maraming tao ang sikat na artista.
To worship or devote oneself to a god or holy person.
The followers idolize their teacher like a god.
Idolatrahin ng mga tagasunod ang kanilang guro tulad ng isang diyos.
To regard a person as an idol or a symbol of worship.
Many teenagers idolize basketball players.
Maraming kabataan ang idolatrahin ang mga manlalaro ng basketball.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'idol' and the affix '-rahin'

Common Phrases and Expressions

You are my idol
A way of expressing admiration or respect for someone.
Idol ko ikaw

Related Words

idol
A person or thing that is revered or admired by people.
idolo
worship
The act of giving honor or respect to God.
pagsamba

Slang Meanings

Pet or favorite
She's a geiko idolized by the youth.
Isa siyang geiko na idolatrahin ng mga tao sa kabataan.
Excessive admiration
Mark couldn't speak because of his excitement for the band he idolizes.
Di na makapagsalita si Mark sa excitement niya dahil sa idolatrahin niyang banda.