Pamimitagan (en. Veneration)

/pamiˈmitaɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Respect and worship of a person, object, or idea.
People have high veneration for their ancestors.
May mataas na pamimitagan ang mga tao sa kanilang mga ninuno.
A form of recognition and appreciation of traditions and culture.
The veneration of traditional arts is important in the community.
Ang pamimitagan sa mga tradisyunal na gawa ay mahalaga sa bayan.
Living out respect for people and their views.
Veneration is the foundation of social unity.
Ang pamimitagan ang batayan ng pagkakaisa ng lipunan.

Etymology

From the root word 'mitag' meaning 'reverence' and 'pami-' as a prefix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

veneration for the elders
Respect for the elderly or senior citizens.
pamimitagan sa nakatatanda
veneration for culture
Appreciation and respect for traditional cultures.
pamimitagan sa kultura

Related Words

mitag
Root word meaning respect or worship.
mitag
respect
Recognition of the worth or rights of others.
respeto

Slang Meanings

respected
He is truly respected by everyone in the village.
Siya talaga ay pamimitagan ng lahat sa barangay.
have respect
We should all have respect for one another.
Dapat tayong lahat ay may pamimitagan sa isa't isa.
dressed-up respect
That person is not just rude, they lack respect.
Di lang bastos ang taong 'yan, kulang sa pamimitagan.