anghel
ánghel with stress marks
angel
Usage Note
Anghel is borrowed from Spanish 'ángel' and is deeply embedded in Filipino Catholic culture. It is used both in religious contexts — referring to heavenly beings — and affectionately as a term of endearment, often given as a name (Anghel, Angel). In everyday speech, someone kind and selfless may be called 'parang anghel' (like an angel).
Examples
" Anghel ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is an angel.
Literal Translation
Angel the child.
" Para siyang anghel kung matulog. "
Natural Translation
He/She is like an angel when sleeping.
Literal Translation
Like he/she-is angel if sleep.
" Parang anghel ang kanyang lola dahil laging handang tumulong sa sinumang nangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
His/Her grandmother is like an angel because she's always ready to help anyone in need.
Literal Translation
Like angel the his/her grandmother because always ready help to whoever in-need.
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