Magdambana (en. To build an altar)
mag-da-bah-na
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To create an altar for worship.
He will build an altar on the mountain as an expression of his faith.
Magdambana siya sa bundok bilang pagpapakita ng kanyang pananampalataya.
To arrange a place for rituals or worship.
You need to build an altar for the upcoming festival.
Kailangan mong magdambana para sa darating na pista.
To place symbols of faith in a particular area.
We will build an altar inside the church before the mass.
Magdambana kami sa loob ng simbahan bago ang misa.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'dambana' meaning a place of worship.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to build an altar of love
To create a place of worship for love.
magdambana ng pag-ibig
Related Words
altar
A place worshipped by people, often used in religious ceremonies.
dambana
Slang Meanings
like an altar or place where rituals are held
In their backyard, there is a shrine for the ancestors.
Sa likod ng bahay nila, may magdambana para sa mga ninuno.
call for a place that emphasizes having a spiritual connection
That church is considered a shrine for the people in the town.
Ang simbahan na yan ay itinuturing na magdambana ng mga tao sa bayan.