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    Magbanal (en. To sanctify)

    /maɡ.ba.nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to make sacred or holy.
    The priests sanctified the water for the ceremony.
    Ang mga pari ay nagbanal ng tubig para sa seremonya.
    The process of cleansing something and elevating it to a state of holiness.
    The ritual sanctified the place of worship.
    Ang ritwal ay nagbanal sa lugar ng pagsamba.
    The act of declaring something as sacred.
    He sanctified the food before dinner.
    Nagbanal siya ng mga pagkain bago ang hapunan.

    Etymology

    The word 'bana' originates from the root word 'banal' which means 'sacred' or 'good'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    those who sanctify
    people or things that provide or bring holiness
    mga magbanal
    sanctified the water
    made the water sacred
    nagbanal ng tubig

    Related Words

    sacred
    Means holy, good, or relating to holiness.
    banal
    sanctification
    The process of making or declaring something holy.
    pagpapabanal

    Slang Meanings

    To play innocent or act like you have no idea what's happening.
    Oh, you're being innocent again, like you think no one knows!
    Hala, magbanal ka na naman, akala mo walang nakakaalam!
    To act as if you haven't been exposed to bad things.
    Wait, stop pretending; I've already told you about him!
    Teka, magbanal ka; nakuwento ko na 'yang tungkol sa kanya!
    To pretend that you're unaware of gossip or news.
    Don't you know? You seem to be acting so innocent!
    Di ka ba nakakaalam? Mukhang nagbanal ka na lang ah!