marelihiyon
devout; religious
From root: relihiyon
Usage Note
Marelihiyon describes someone who is very active in their faith. It is often used interchangeably with the Spanish-derived word 'relihiyoso'.
Examples
" Marelihiyon ang aking lola. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is devout.
Literal Translation
Devout the my grandmother.
" Si Lolo ay isang marelihiyon na tao. "
Natural Translation
Grandfather is a devout person.
Literal Translation
Grandfather is a devout person.
" Bagaman marelihiyon siya at madalas magsimba, mababait at maunawain pa rin siya sa mga taong iba ang paniniwala. "
Natural Translation
Although she is devout and often goes to church, she is still kind and understanding toward people of different beliefs.
Literal Translation
Although devout she and often go-to-church, kind and understanding still she to the people that different the belief.
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