Magpabanal (en. To sanctify)

/maɡpaˈbanal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of sanctifying or elevating something or someone to be sacred.
Sanctify your heart to show your goodness.
Magpabanal ka sa iyong puso upang maipakita ang iyong kabutihan.
The process of receiving sacred characteristics.
Through prayer, he will sanctify himself.
Sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, magpapanal siya sa kanyang sarili.
The declaration of something as sacred in the eyes of God.
They will sanctify items used in the church.
Magpabanal sila ng mga bagay na ginagamit sa simbahan.

Etymology

From 'mang-' + 'banal', which means sacred or holy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sanctify oneself
The process of bringing the sacred into one’s own being.
magpabanal sa sarili

Related Words

sacred
Refers to something that is holy or has sanctity.
banal
holy
A term referring to things that are revered or sacred.
sagrado

Slang Meanings

To stay cheerful in a bad situation.
Even if there are problems, don't lose your spirit, just stay positive!
Kahit may problema, 'wag kang mawawalan ng gana, magpabanal ka lang!
To pretend to be good or act innocent.
Don't act all virtuous, everyone knows what kind of person you are!
Huwag kang magpabanal, lahat alam kung anong tao ka!