From root: langit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumalangit
su-ma-la-NGIT
went to heaven
Present (Incomplete)
sumasalangit
su-ma-sa-la-NGIT
is going to heaven
Future (Contemplated)
sasalangit
sa-sa-la-NGIT
will go to heaven
Usage Note
Sumalangit is used in formal, religious, or funerary contexts to express the belief or wish that a soul has entered heaven. It is most commonly seen in the set phrase 'Sumalangit nawa,' which is a traditional Tagalog expression equivalent to 'May they rest in peace.'
Examples
" Sumalangit nawa ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
May my grandfather rest in peace.
Literal Translation
Go-to-heaven hopefully the grandfather my.
" Nawa ay sumalangit ang kanyang kaluluwa. "
Natural Translation
May his/her soul go to heaven.
Literal Translation
Hopefully is go-to-heaven the his/her soul.
" Nanalangin ang buong pamilya na sumalangit nawa ang kaluluwa ng kanilang minamahal na ina. "
Natural Translation
The whole family prayed that the soul of their beloved mother may rest in peace.
Literal Translation
Prayed the whole family that go-to-heaven hopefully the soul of their beloved mother.
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