From root: pala
Usage Note
Pinagpala is used to describe someone who is highly favored or fortunate. It is notably used in the Filipino translation of the Hail Mary prayer.
Examples
" Pinagpala ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That child is blessed.
Literal Translation
Blessed the child that.
" Pinagpala ang taong may mabuting puso. "
Natural Translation
Blessed is the person who has a good heart.
Literal Translation
Blessed the person who has good heart.
" Pinagpala ang sinumang marunong magbahagi ng kanyang biyaya sa mga taong higit na nangangailangan. "
Natural Translation
Blessed is anyone who knows how to share their blessings with people who are more in need.
Literal Translation
Blessed the whoever knows-how share of his blessing to plural person more in-need.
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