From root: dangal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinarangalan
pi-na-ra-nga-LAN
honored
Present (Incomplete)
pinaparangalan
pi-na-pa-ra-nga-LAN
honoring
Future (Contemplated)
paparangalan
pa-pa-ra-nga-LAN
will honor
Usage Note
Parangalan is used when formally recognizing someone's achievements or character, typically in the context of awards, ceremonies, or official commendations. It carries a sense of public acknowledgment rather than just personal or private respect.
Examples
" Parangalan natin ang mga bayani. "
Natural Translation
Let's honor the heroes.
Literal Translation
Honor we the heroes.
" Gusto nilang parangalan si Lolo. "
Natural Translation
They want to honor Grandpa.
Literal Translation
Want they honor name-, Grandpa.
" Bawat taon, pinaparangalan ng paaralan ang mga gurong naglingkod nang may husay at dedikasyon. "
Natural Translation
Every year, the school honors the teachers who served with skill and dedication.
Literal Translation
Every year, honors of school the teachers who served with skill and dedication.
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