Holy in Tagalog

“Holy” in Tagalog is “Banal” – a word deeply rooted in Filipino spirituality and culture. This sacred term appears throughout religious texts, daily prayers, and expressions of reverence. Discover how Filipinos use this powerful word and its variations in everyday life below.

[Words] = Holy

[Definition]:

• Holy /ˈhoʊli/
• Adjective 1: Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
• Adjective 2: Morally and spiritually excellent or perfect.
• Adjective 3: Regarded with or deserving deep respect and reverence.

[Synonyms] = Banal, Sagrado, Sanctified (Sinantipiko), Blessed (Pinagpala), Divine (Diyos).

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The Holy Bible is the most widely read book in the world.
• Ex1_PH: Ang Banal na Bibliya ay ang pinaka-malawak na babasahing aklat sa mundo.
• Ex2_EN: They visited the holy shrine to pray for blessings.
• Ex2_PH: Binisita nila ang banal na dambana upang manalangin para sa mga pagpapala.
• Ex3_EN: The priest blessed the holy water during the ceremony.
• Ex3_PH: Pinagpala ng pari ang banal na tubig sa panahon ng seremonya.
• Ex4_EN: Christmas is considered a holy day in Christian tradition.
• Ex4_PH: Ang Pasko ay itinuturing na isang banal na araw sa tradisyong Kristiyano.
• Ex5_EN: She felt a sense of peace in the holy sanctuary.
• Ex5_PH: Nakaramdam siya ng kapayapaan sa banal na santuwaryo.