Libansa (en. Libation)

li-ban-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of ceremonial offering or sacrifice of liquid (usually wine) to gods or spirits.

As part of the ritual, they brought a libation to the altar.

Bilang bahagi ng ritwal, nagdala sila ng libansa sa altar.

The act of dedicating a drink as an offering to the deceased.

In remembrance of the dead, they offered a libation in their memory.

Sa paggunita ng mga namatay, nag-alay sila ng libansa sa kanilang mga alaala.

Derived from the root word ‘bansa’ meaning ‘ban on or production’

to give a libation

to offer a drink as an offering to spirits or gods.

magbigay ng libansa

ritual

A set of ceremonies or actions performed in a specific manner.

ritwal

offering

Any gift, often in the context of a ceremony.

alay

escape or avoidance

He made a run for it when he saw the teacher approaching with the exam.

Nag-libansa siya nang makita niyang papalapit ang guro na may dala ng exam.

taking independence or leaving a situation

He needs to get away from his toxic friends.

Kailangan niyang mag-libansa mula sa mga toxic na kaibigan niya.

escaping one's feelings or thoughts

When he’s stressed, he just retreats to his room.

Kapag stressed siya, nag-libansa na lang siya sa kanyang kwarto.