Paganib (en. Sacrifice)
pah-gah-nib
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of sacrifice or offering of something to a higher power or god.
Ancient people had pagan rituals for a bountiful harvest.
Ang mga sinaunang tao ay may mga ritwal ng paganib para sa mabuting ani.
The process of offering something, often accompanied by a ceremony.
This sacrifice is performed under the light of the moon.
Ang paganib na ito ay isinasagawa sa ilalim ng liwanag ng buwan.
Etymology
from the root word 'ganib'
Common Phrases and Expressions
sacrifice to God
sacrificial offering to God
paganib sa diyos
Related Words
sacrifice
An act of giving up or offering for another person or a higher purpose.
sakripisyo
Slang Meanings
A person who is always worried or paranoid.
Wow, he's like a real worried person when I don't reply to the chat right away.
Grabe, parang paganib na siya kapag hindi agad akong nag-reply sa chat.
Overthinking or excessive doubt about something.
Don't be so worried, just chill, it's all good.
Huwag ka na maging paganib, chill ka lang, okay lang 'yan.