Istampita (en. Stamped image)
is-tam-pee-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A small picture often used in prayers or religious activities.
He gave a stamped image to everyone who attended the wedding.
Nagbigay siya ng istampita sa lahat ng dumalo sa kasal.
An image of a saint or special symbol accompanied by prayers.
The image of the Santo Niño is always in his wallet.
Ang istampita ng Santo Niño ay palaging nasa kanyang wallet.
A small picture that carries deeper symbolism or messages in faith.
The stamped image is often used in dialogues of faith.
Kadalasang ginagamit ang istampita sa mga dialogo ng pananampalataya.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'estampita', meaning small picture or image.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Give the stamped image
To give the stamped image to people as a symbol of faith.
Ibigay ang istampita
Related Words
religion
A belief system related to a higher power.
relihiyon
prayer
A way of communicating with God or a higher being.
panalangin
Slang Meanings
small souvenir photos
He gave me a stampita of our memories at the beach.
Nagbigay siya sa akin ng istampita ng aming mga alaala sa beach.
small pictures that look like stickers
He made a mistake in printing, so what he got looked like stampitas.
Nakamali siya sa pag-print, kaya parang istampita na lang ang mga nakuha niya.