pangaral
The English phrase exhortation is translated into Tagalog as pangaral.
The term refers to an address or piece of advice intended to encourage or urge someone to do the right thing.
Did you know?
- The prefix pang- in pangaral functions as a tool-marker, implying that the advice itself is a 'tool' or an 'instrument' used for instruction.
- Filipinos often use the phrase pangaral ng magulang to describe the lifelong guidance of parents. This reflects a cultural value where parental exhortation is respected as a sacred duty rather than an intrusion.
- In a religious context, a pangaral can refer specifically to a sermon or a homily delivered during a mass.
Examples in context
- Ang paalala sa atin ngayon ay maging maingat sa ating mga galaw.The exhortation for us today is to be careful in our actions.
- Bigyan mo siya ng payo para mabago ang kanyang takbo ng buhay.Give him advice to change the course of his life.
- Hamon ko sa iyo ay gawin ang pinakamahusay mong makakaya.My challenge to you is to do your best.
- Nakinig ako sa pangaral ng aking guro.I listened to my teacher's exhortation.
- Mahalaga ang pangaral ng mga magulang.The exhortation of parents is important.
- Tinanggap niya ang pangaral nang may pagpapakumbaba.She accepted the exhortation with humility.
Example conversation
Jose and Jasmine are discussing advice given by an elder.
- JoseAno ang pangaral ng lola mo?What was your grandmother's exhortation?
- JasminePinangaralan niya akong maging mabait.She gave me an exhortation to be kind.
- JoseMabuti ang kanyang pangaral sa iyo.Her exhortation to you is good.
- JasmineSalamat sa paalala, Jose.Thank you for the reminder, Jose.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pangaral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
