pagpapasalamat
act of thanking
From root: salamat
Usage Note
Pagpapasalamat focuses on the performance or process of giving thanks, often used in religious or formal contexts.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagpapasalamat. "
Natural Translation
Giving thanks is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-thanking.
" Mahalaga ang pagpapasalamat sa biyaya. "
Natural Translation
Being thankful for blessings is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-thanking for blessings.
" Bago kumain ang pamilya, nagsasagawa sila ng panalangin ng pagpapasalamat sa lahat ng biyayang natanggap nila. "
Natural Translation
Before the family eats, they perform a prayer of thanksgiving for all the blessings they received.
Literal Translation
Before eat the family, perform they of prayer of thanksgiving for all of-the blessings received they.
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