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    Pontipikal (en. Pontifical)

    pon-ti-pi-kal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Related to popes or officials with high church rank.
    He delivered a pontifical address at the ceremony.
    Siya ay nagbigay ng pontipikal na pananalita sa seremonya.
    Referring to matters with high recognition or dignity.
    The pontifical power is enjoyed by the church leaders.
    Ang pontipikal na kapangyarihan ay tinatamasa ng mga pinuno ng simbahan.

    Etymology

    from the Latin word 'pontificalis'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pontifical ceremony
    A ceremony of high significance, usually presided over by a pope.
    pontipikal na seremonya

    Related Words

    pope
    The leader of Roman Catholicism, commonly called the Pope.
    pontipis

    Slang Meanings

    Addressing a problem or issue (making an effort to solve it).
    Wow, I really 'pontipikal' in trying to help with his problems.
    Grabe, nag-pontipikal na ako sa kanyang mga problema kaya naman sinubukan kong tumulong.
    Where there is a battle or a fight (often gets serious).
    Their teasing during basketball earlier became quite 'pontipikal.'
    Naging pontipikal ang asaran nila sa basketball kanina.
    To compete or match up (especially when challenged).
    We're 'pontipikal' in the manga world, so I decided to take him on.
    Ponte-pontipikal kami sa manga, kaya't nagpasya akong kalabanin siya.