Magpabinyag (en. To have a baptism)
/maɡ.pa.biˈɲaɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The performance of a ritual where a person (usually a baby) is presented in the church and baptized.
The family decided to have their child baptized next week.
Nagpasya ang pamilya na magpabinyag ng kanilang anak sa susunod na linggo.
The process involving baptism in a church or religious community.
Many friends were invited to attend the baptism ceremony.
Maraming kaibigan ang inimbitahan upang dumalo sa seremonya ng magpabinyag.
Etymology
from the word 'binyag' which means initiation of a person into the church.
Common Phrases and Expressions
baptizing a child
the act of giving a baptismal ritual to a child.
magpabinyag ng bata
Related Words
baptism
The ritual of giving a name to a person and accepting them into the church community.
binyag
baptismal event
The acceptance of a person in the baptism ceremony.
binyagan
Slang Meanings
to have a wedding ceremony without an official marriage
It's like they're going to have a baptism, no official marriage but there's a party.
Parang magpabinyag na lang sila, walang official na kasal pero may party.
to start something that hasn't been done before
Let's have a baptism of our business so it can grow!
Magpabinyag na tayo ng negosyo natin para lumago!