mapagpala
generous or merciful
From root: pala
Usage Note
Mapagpala describes a person or a divine being who is inclined to bestow favor or care. It is a frequent epithet for God.
Examples
" Mapagpala ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is generous.
Literal Translation
Generous the grandmother my.
" Ang Diyos ay mapagpala sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
God is merciful to everyone.
Literal Translation
The God is generous/merciful to all.
" Naniniwala siyang mapagpala ang Maykapal, kaya hindi siya nawawalan ng pag-asa kahit gaano kahirap ang buhay. "
Natural Translation
She believes that God is merciful, so she never loses hope no matter how hard life gets.
Literal Translation
Believes she generous/merciful the Creator, so not she loses of hope even how hard the life.
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