Isadambana (en. To enshrine)
i-sa-dam-ba-na
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
the act of declaring or establishing something as sacred or of national significance.
Let us enshrine the memory of our heroes.
Isadambana natin ang alaala ng ating mga bayani.
the act of creating a shrine for worship.
People gathered to enshrine the new church.
Ang mga tao ay nagtipun-tipon upang isadambana ang bagong simbahan.
Etymology
from the word 'dambana' meaning 'altar' or 'shrine'
Common Phrases and Expressions
enshrine the memory
to defend and preserve the memory of a person or event
isadambana ang alaala
Related Words
shrine
A place or structure dedicated to worship or memory.
dambana
remembrance
The act of commemorating or reflecting on memories.
pag-alala
Slang Meanings
To dedicate everything in the name of love or a person.
He can sacrifice everything for his family.
Kaya niyang isadambana ang lahat para sa kanyang pamilya.
A form of sacrifice with the intention of giving without expecting anything in return.
He wants to dedicate his life to his art.
Nais niyang isadambana ang kanyang buhay sa kanyang sining.