abstinence in Tagalog
pangilin
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/
abstinence in Tagalog: pangilin, ngilin. In English, abstinence means the act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
Tagalog words for abstinence
- the act or practice of abstaining
- pangilin, ngilin
English meaning of abstinence
- noun The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
- noun Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism).
- noun Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage.
- noun Abstention from certain foods on days of penitential observance.
abstinence in a sentence
- Near-synonyms: abstentiousness, abstemiousness
- For quotations using this term, see Citations:abstinence.
- Abstinence is the only 100% guaranteed contraception.
Synonyms of abstinence
abstinence in other languages
Questions about abstinence in Tagalog
- What is the meaning of abstinence in Tagalog?
- Abstinence in Tagalog is pangilin, ngilin.
- Ano ang abstinence sa Tagalog?
- Abstinence: pangilin, ngilin.
- What does abstinence mean in English?
- Abstinence means the act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
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