From root: banal
Usage Note
Kabanalan refers to the state or quality of being holy or sacred. It is a common term used in religious texts and ceremonies to describe the divine.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kabanalan sa kaniya. "
Natural Translation
Holiness is important to her.
Literal Translation
Important the holiness to her.
" Hinahangad niya ang kabanalan. "
Natural Translation
He desires holiness.
Literal Translation
Desired he/she the holiness.
" Hindi sukatan ng kabanalan ang dami ng oras na ginugugol sa simbahan, kundi ang ugali sa araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
The measure of holiness is not the amount of time spent in church, but one's everyday conduct.
Literal Translation
Not measure of holiness the amount of hours spent in church, but the conduct in everyday.
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