Magbinyag (en. To baptize)

/maɡ.biˈnaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of administering the sacrament of baptism.
Let's baptize the newborns at the church.
Magbinyag tayo ng mga bagong silang na sanggol sa simbahan.
Removing sin and granting new life to a person.
The church's purpose is to baptize people so that they may know God.
Ang layunin ng simbahan ay magbinyag ng mga tao upang sila'y makilala ang Diyos.
Participation in a ritual aimed at transferring a person from one world to another.
The parents wish to baptize their child this coming Sunday.
Ninanais ng mga magulang na magbinyag sa kanilang anak sa darating na Linggo.

Etymology

From the root 'binyag' meaning 'to be baptized'

Common Phrases and Expressions

baptize a baby
A ritual of introducing a newborn in the church.
magbinyag ng sanggol

Related Words

baptism
The sacrament of Christian acceptance of Christ as Savior.
binyag
dedication
Recognition and acceptance of an important religious ritual.
siningil

Slang Meanings

to connect or bond
Do you know, they've gotten together? They're so happy, it's like you can't even tell who belongs to whom.
Alam mo ba, nagbinyag na sila? Ang saya-saya nila, parang 'di na matutukoy kung sino ang magka-ako.
to get married or take a spouse
They say he's going to marry his girlfriend, so they're busy with preparations.
Sabi nila, magbinyag na raw siya sa kanyang girlfriend, kaya abala na sila sa paghahanda.
to celebrate the relationship
After three years, they finally celebrated their relationship, sharing all the joy!
Pagkatapos ng tatlong taon, nagbinyag na sila ng kanilang relasyon, pinagsaluhan lahat ang saya!