handog
handóg with stress marks
offering; gift
Usage Note
Handog carries a formal or ceremonial sense of giving — an offering to God, a gift of love, or a dedication. It is common in religious contexts and in the dedication lines of creative works ('Inihandog ko ito sa aking ina' — 'I dedicated this to my mother'). More dignified than the everyday 'regalo.'
Examples
" Tanggapin mo ang aking handog. "
Natural Translation
Accept my offering.
Literal Translation
Accept you the my offering.
" Ang kantang ito ay handog sa lahat ng nanay. "
Natural Translation
This song is a gift dedicated to all mothers.
Literal Translation
The song this is offering to all mothers.
" Ang tula na isinulat niya ay isang handog ng pasasalamat sa mga gurong gumabay sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The poem she wrote is an offering of gratitude to the teachers who guided her.
Literal Translation
The poem link wrote she is one offering of thanks to the plural teacher-link guided to her.
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