From root: relihiyon
Usage Note
Makarelihiyon describes a person or viewpoint that is supportive of or oriented toward religious values.
Examples
" Makarelihiyon ang aking lola. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is devout.
Literal Translation
Pro-religion the my grandmother.
" Ang grupo nila ay makarelihiyon. "
Natural Translation
Their group is pro-religion.
Literal Translation
The group theirs is pro-religion.
" Bagaman makarelihiyon ang kanyang pamilya, iginagalang pa rin nila ang mga taong may ibang paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
Although his family is religious, they still respect people with different beliefs.
Literal Translation
Although pro-religion the his family, respect still they the people who-have other belief.
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