From root: aral
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nangaral
na-nga-RAL
preached
Present (Incomplete)
nangangaral
na-nga-nga-RAL
is preaching
Future (Contemplated)
mangangaral
ma-nga-nga-RAL
will preach
Usage Note
Mangaral is used when delivering a religious sermon or providing moral guidance and life lessons to others. It often implies an authoritative tone, such as a parent lecturing a child or a preacher addressing a congregation.
Examples
" Marunong mangaral si Lolo. "
Natural Translation
Grandpa knows how to preach.
Literal Translation
Knows-how to-preach the Grandpa.
" Ang pari ay magsisimulang mangaral. "
Natural Translation
The priest will start to preach.
Literal Translation
The priest is going-to-start to preach.
" Bago siya magsimulang mangaral sa simbahan, palagi muna siyang nananalangin nang tahimik. "
Natural Translation
Before he starts preaching in church, he always prays quietly first.
Literal Translation
Before he start to-preach at church, always first he praying quietly.
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