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    Kardenal (en. Cardinal)

    /kar-de-nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A high official of the Catholic Church with authority on church matters.
    The cardinal delivers preaching at the church.
    Ang kardenal ay nagtuturo ng preaching sa simbahan.
    One of the highest ranks in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church.
    The cardinal was appointed as the head of the country's church.
    Ang kardenal ay nahirang bilang tagapangulo ng simbahan ng bansa.
    An official with a primary role in church administration.
    The cardinal should have knowledge of the church's policies.
    Ang kardenal ay dapat na may kaalaman sa mga patakaran ng simbahan.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cardinalis', meaning 'primary' or 'important'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cardinal statement
    An important message from the cardinal.
    Kardenal na pangungusap

    Related Words

    bishop
    A lower rank than a cardinal overseeing local churches.
    obispo
    church
    The religious institution where the cardinal plays an important role.
    simbahan

    Slang Meanings

    A person with a high rank in the church, often used in a derogatory way
    He was scolded by the cardinal for his inappropriate behavior.
    Pinagsabihan siya ng kardenal dahil sa kanyang hindi tamang asal.
    A person who is overacting or loves drama
    His drama is like a cardinal showing off at mass.
    Ang drama niya, parang kardenal na nagpapakita sa misa.
    Someone who displays authoritarian or pompous behavior
    I don't like my boss, he comes off as too cardinal.
    Hindi ko gusto ang boss ko, sobrang kardenal ang dating.