Santuhin (en. To sanctify)

san-tu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing born from a sacred source.
Maria is considered a saint by the church.
Si Maria ay itinuturing na isang santuhin ng simbahan.
verb
The act of sanctifying or making something sacred.
They needed to sanctify the items used in the ceremony.
Kinailangan nilang santuhin ang mga bagay na ginamit sa seremonya.

Etymology

From the word 'santu', which means a country or place created by God.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sanctify the heart
The act of being sincere or genuinely hopeful.
santuhin ang puso

Related Words

sanctuary
A place that is considered sacred or protected.
santuaryo
canonization
The process of making a person or thing a saint.
pagsasanto

Slang Meanings

always there or ready to help
Come on, let me in, you’re so santuhin!
Sige na, papasukin mo na ako, santuhin ka naman eh!
friendly or easily approachable
Mark is so fun to be with, he’s so santuhin!
Ang saya kasama ni Mark, ang santuhin niya!