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pangespiritu

for spiritual use

adjective pang-es-pi-ri-TU DERIVED Rare
People & Society Religion
Illustration of the root word "espiritu" (spirit; soul)
Illustration from root: espiritu

From root: espiritu

Usage Note

Pangespiritu is used for things intended to aid or relate to the soul. Nagbigay ang pari ng pangespiritu na payo means The priest gave spiritual advice.

Examples

Beginner

" Nagbasa siya ng aklat na pangespiritu. "

Natural Translation

He read a spiritual book.

Literal Translation

Read he of book that for-spiritual-use.

Intermediate

" Nais ko ng gabay na pangespiritu. "

Natural Translation

I want a guide for spiritual use.

Literal Translation

Want I of guide that for-spiritual-use.

Advanced

" Sa panahon ng kanyang pagdadalamhati, naghanap siya ng pangespiritu na gabay upang muling magkaroon ng pag-asa sa buhay. "

Natural Translation

During her time of grief, she sought spiritual guidance in order to find hope in life again.

Literal Translation

In time of her grieving, searched she of for-spiritual-use that guide so-that again to-have of hope in life.

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