Also means
Pala can also mean a shovel or a particle expressing realization.
Usage Note
Pala in this religious sense means a blessing or divine grace, tracing to Sanskrit. It appears most often in its derived form pagpapala, heard in formal prayers and expressions of gratitude, and is distinct from the more common pala meaning shovel or the discourse particle pala meaning 'so' or 'apparently.'
Examples
" Malaking pala ang kalusugan. "
Natural Translation
Health is a great blessing.
Literal Translation
Big blessing the health.
" Isang malaking pala ang matanggap sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Being accepted at work is a big blessing.
Literal Translation
A big blessing the accepted in work.
" Itinuturing kong pinakadakilang pala ang pagkakaroon ng pamilyang sumusuporta sa akin tuwing mahihirapan ako. "
Natural Translation
I consider having a family that supports me whenever I struggle to be the greatest blessing.
Literal Translation
Consider I greatest blessing the having of family-link supporting to me every struggle I.
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