From root: kanonisa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkanonisa
nag-ka-no-NI-sa
canonized
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakanonisa
nag-ka-ka-no-NI-sa
is canonizing
Future (Contemplated)
magkakanonisa
mag-ka-ka-no-NI-sa
will canonize
Usage Note
Magkanonisa is the actor-focus form of kanonisa, a Spanish loanword used exclusively in the Roman Catholic context of formally declaring a deceased person a saint. Given the Philippines' deep Catholic heritage, the word appears in church announcements, religious news, and Vatican-related discourse.
Examples
" Magkakanonisa ang Papa bukas. "
Natural Translation
The Pope will canonize tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-canonize the Pope tomorrow.
" Nais ng simbahan na magkanonisa ng bagong santo. "
Natural Translation
The church desires to canonize a new saint.
Literal Translation
Desire of church to canonize of new saint.
" Matapos ang mahabang proseso ng pagsisiyasat, nagpasya ang Vatican na magkanonisa ng isang bagong santo mula sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
After a long process of investigation, the Vatican decided to canonize a new saint from the Philippines.
Literal Translation
After the long process of investigation, decided the Vatican to canonize of one new saint from the Philippines.
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