Pagpapakabanal (en. Sanctification)

/pag-pak-a-ba-nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of making a person or thing holy or saintly.
The sanctification of a person occurs through sacrifices and faith.
Ang pagpapakabanal ng isang tao ay nagaganap sa pamamagitan ng mga sakripisyo at pananampalataya.
Following God's teachings to be closer to Him.
Sanctification requires true repentance and prayer.
Ang pagpapakabanal ay nangangailangan ng tunay na pagsisisi at panalangin.

Etymology

From the root word 'holy' meaning sacred or saintly, and 'pag-' a prefix indicating a process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sanctification of the spirit
A process of purifying the soul.
pagpapakabanal ng espiritu

Related Words

holy
Related to being sacred or saintly.
banal
witness
A person who refers to experiences of faith.
saksi

Slang Meanings

Being overly nice or polite.
Why are you so nice today? It's like you're trying to be holy.
Bakit ang bait mo ngayon? Parang nagpapakabanal ka.
Showing excessive neatness or decency.
The way she's dressed today makes it look like she's trying to be holy at church.
Ang suot niya ngayon, akala mo nagpapakabanal sa simbahan.
Striving to show good behavior to others.
There goes Marco again, trying to be saintly to everyone!
Nandiyan na naman si Marco, nagpapakabanal na naman sa lahat!