Pabasbasan (en. Blessing)

pa-bas-bas-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A ritual or ceremony in which a person, place, or thing is given a blessing.
The house blessing took place on moving day.
Ang pabasbasan ng bahay ay naganap sa araw ng paglipat.
The act of giving a blessing.
There should always be a blessing at important occasions.
Dapat laging may pabasbasan sa mga mahalagang okasyon.
A symbol of hope and protection.
The blessing serves as a symbol of hope for a new beginning.
Ang pabasbasan ay nagsisilbing simbolo ng pag-asa sa bagong simula.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'basbas' which means blessing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blessing the house
A ceremony where the house is blessed for safety and fortune.
pabasbasan ang bahay
blessing the people
A ritual performed to bless people for their aspirations and goals.
pabasbasan ng mga tao

Related Words

blessing
An act or ceremony of giving spiritual favor or aid.
basbas
ritual
A set of ceremonies or actions performed in a specific manner.
ritwal

Slang Meanings

Forget about life's problems, just relax.
We should go to the beach to chill and forget all the stress.
Dapat tayo magpabasbasan sa beach para makalimutan ang lahat ng stress.
Pass on things for the future.
You should make plans for what you want to achieve next year.
Magpabasbasan ka na para sa mga gusto mong makuha sa susunod na taon.
Have fun or enjoy time with friends.
Why don't we unwind at karaoke later?
Bakit di tayo magpabasbasan sa karaoke mamaya?