sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa
sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa is the Tagalog way to say rest in peace.
This phrase is a formal and religious way to express 'rest in peace' in Tagalog, often used in funeral services or written condolences.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to may his/her soul go to heaven.
Which one should you use?
While sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa is the formal Tagalog equivalent, many Filipinos simply use the English acronym RIP in informal digital communication.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the phrase from 'his/her soul' to 'your soul', replace kanyang with iyong. To refer to multiple people, replace kanyang with kanilang and use the plural kaluluwa (though the spelling remains the same, the context implies plurality).
Did you know?
- The word for soul kaluluwa is derived from a root meaning 'two'. This reflects an ancient belief that a person possesses a dual nature or a twin spirit.
- The word nawa acts as a hopeful wish, similar to 'may it be so', turning a statement of fact into a prayer.
- In the phrase sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa, the word sumalangit combines the word for 'heaven' langit with a specific verb focus to indicate the action of ascending.
Examples in context
- Sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa sa piling ng Diyos.May her soul rest in peace with God.
- Dalangin ko na sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa.I pray that her soul rests in peace.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Juan are visiting a funeral wake.
- JasmineNapakabuting tao niya, Juan.She was such a good person, Juan.
- JuanOo, sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa.Yes, may her soul rest in peace.
- JasmineSana ay mahanap niya ang kapayapaan.I hope she finds peace.
- JuanMagiging payapa na siya ngayon.She will be at peace now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ang, kaluluwa, sumalangit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
