From root: salamat
Usage Note
Pasasalamat refers to the general concept of gratitude or a formal expression of thanks. It is often used to describe occasions like a feast or a party.
Examples
" Puno ng pasasalamat ang puso ko. "
Natural Translation
My heart is full of thanksgiving.
Literal Translation
Full of thanksgiving the heart my.
" Naghanda kami ng programa para sa pasasalamat. "
Natural Translation
We prepared a thanksgiving program.
Literal Translation
Prepared we of program for thanksgiving.
" Bilang pasasalamat sa magandang ani, naghanda ang buong pamayanan ng isang malaking handaan para sa lahat ng nakatulong. "
Natural Translation
As thanksgiving for the good harvest, the whole community prepared a big feast for everyone who helped.
Literal Translation
As thanksgiving for good harvest, prepared the whole community of a big feast for all of helped.
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