Sacred in Tagalog

“Sacred” in Tagalog is “Banal” – a word deeply rooted in Filipino spiritual and cultural traditions. Understanding this term opens the door to appreciating how Filipinos express reverence, holiness, and the divine in their daily lives.

[Words] = Sacred

[Definition]

• Sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/
• Adjective 1: Connected with God or a god; considered to be holy.
• Adjective 2: Regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or individual.
• Adjective 3: Worthy of religious veneration or entitled to reverence and respect.

[Synonyms] = Banal, Sagrado, Santipikado, Kabanal-banalan, Makalangit

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The church is a sacred place where people come to worship and pray.
• Ex1_PH: Ang simbahan ay isang banal na lugar kung saan ang mga tao ay dumarating upang sumamba at manalangin.
• Ex2_EN: The indigenous tribe considers the mountain as a sacred site of their ancestors.
• Ex2_PH: Ang katutubong tribo ay itinuturing ang bundok bilang isang banal na lugar ng kanilang mga ninuno.
• Ex3_EN: For many families, Sunday dinner is a sacred tradition that brings everyone together.
• Ex3_PH: Para sa maraming pamilya, ang hapunan tuwing Linggo ay isang banal na tradisyon na nagsasama sa lahat.
• Ex4_EN: The sacred texts contain the fundamental teachings of the religion.
• Ex4_PH: Ang banal na mga kasulatan ay naglalaman ng mga pangunahing turo ng relihiyon.
• Ex5_EN: She kept her grandmother’s necklace as a sacred family heirloom.
• Ex5_PH: Itinago niya ang kuwintas ng kanyang lola bilang isang banal na pamana ng pamilya.