From root: himala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghimala
nag-hi-ma-LA
performed a miracle
Present (Incomplete)
naghihimala
nag-hi-hi-ma-LA
performing a miracle
Future (Contemplated)
maghihimala
mag-hi-hi-ma-LA
will perform a miracle
Usage Note
Maghimala is primarily used in religious or supernatural contexts to describe the act of performing a miracle. It is also common in figurative speech when expressing hope for an unlikely or extraordinary outcome in a difficult situation.
Examples
" Hindi ako marunong maghimala. "
Natural Translation
I don't know how to perform miracles.
Literal Translation
Not I know to-perform-miracle.
" Gusto ni Hesus maghimala. "
Natural Translation
Jesus wants to perform a miracle.
Literal Translation
Want of Jesus to perform a miracle.
" Umaasa ang mga magsasaka na parang maghihimala ang langit at magbibigay ng ulan matapos ang mahabang tagtuyot. "
Natural Translation
The farmers were hoping that the heavens would somehow perform a miracle and give rain after the long drought.
Literal Translation
Hoping the farmers that like will-perform-miracle the sky and will-give of rain after the long drought.
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