Kahitas-an

Cebuano Etymology From ceb ka- -an taas. Structurally, it defines the absolute, topmost coordinate of space, which naturally expands from a literal physical or atmospheric measurement into a supreme theological designation for the divine. Pronunciation ceb ka hi tas an ceb /ka.hɪˈtas.an/ Noun + The sky; the heavens; the vast, uppermost atmospheric layer or celestial vault above the earth. ceb theology capitalized God; the Supreme Being; the Absolute; the topmost authority and overarching consciousness of the cosmos. ceb Ihangad sa Kahitas-an ang imong suliran. Look to God [the Most High] for the solution to your problems. Usage notes In everyday conversation, literal heights or the physical sky are typically designated by the standard terms ceb langit or ceb itaas. The term kahitas-an is deliberately reserved for a high, formal, or spiritual register. When capitalized as Kahitas-an, it functions as a non-anthropomorphic, structural title for God, emphasizing supreme spatial and moral sovereignty. Synonyms ceb Ginoo Lord; God; standard Christian term ceb Bathala the supreme creator deity ceb langit sky; heaven; paradise Related terms ceb hitas height; altitude ceb taas high; tall; long