From root: dalangin
Usage Note
Madalangin describes a person who is very pious or someone who prays frequently. It is often used to describe elderly or devout individuals.
Examples
" Madalangin ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is prayerful.
Literal Translation
Prayerful the grandmother my.
" Ang mga madre ay madalangin. "
Natural Translation
Nuns are prayerful.
Literal Translation
The nuns are prayerful.
" Kahit abala sa trabaho, nanatiling madalangin ang aking ama at hindi kailanman nakaligtaan ang pagdarasal tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was busy with work, my father remained prayerful and never forgot to pray every night.
Literal Translation
Even busy in work, remained prayerful the my father and not ever forgot the praying every night.
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