Ipabendita (en. To bless)

ipa-ben-di-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of blessing or granting grace.
The priest blessed the people in the church.
Ang pari ay nag-ipabendita sa mga tao sa simbahan.
Imparts spiritual power to a person or object.
Priests have the ability to bless items that need protection.
Ang mga pari ay may kakayahang ipabendita ang mga bagay na kailangan ng proteksyon.
Action expressing hope or recognition of a divine power.
Due to his faith, he requested to bless his home.
Dahil sa kanyang pananampalataya, siya ay humiling na ipabendita ang kanyang tahanan.

Etymology

From the word 'bendita' meaning 'blessed' and the prefix 'ipa-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bless me
Requesting a blessing or recognition from a divine power.
ipabendita mo ako
bless the home
Requesting a blessing for a place.
ipabendita ang tahanan

Related Words

blessed
An object or person favored or granted special favor by God.
bendita
blessing
The act of granting grace or favor.
pagpapala

Slang Meanings

to show off wealth or value
We ate at an expensive restaurant because he wanted to show off their wealth.
Kumain kami sa mamahaling restaurant dahil gusto niyang ipabendita ang kayamanan nila.
to boast about people or things
It seems like he wants to show off his new cellphone to everyone.
Parang gusto niyang ipabendita ang bagong cellphone niya sa lahat.