Lenten (en. Kwaresma)
ˈlɛn.tən
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the season of Lent, an important part of the Christian calendar.
During Lenten season, many fast and pray.
Sa panahon ng Lenten, marami ang nag-aayuno at nagdarasal.
Expresses activities related to meditation and repentance.
Lenten ceremonies are full of symbols of acceptance and change.
Ang mga seremonyang Lenten ay puno ng mga simbolo ng pagtanggap at pagbabago.
Etymology
Ingles (Latin: 'Quadragesima')
Common Phrases and Expressions
Lent
The period of preparation before Easter.
Kwaresma
Related Words
Fasting
The act of abstaining from eating or avoiding certain kinds of food as part of repentance.
Pag-aayuno
Repentance
The feeling of remorse or changing one's mind about wrongdoings.
Pagsisisi
Slang Meanings
Lenten season or traditions of sacrifice
During Lent, I often fast from certain foods.
Sa Kwaresma, madalas akong mag-fast ng ilang pagkain.
Sacrifice or abstaining from things you enjoy
I'm just going for Lenten vibes this year, no junk food for now.
Lenten vibes na lang ang peg ko ngayong taon, no junk food muna.
A time for contemplation and fasting
During the masses this Lent, more people are attending for spiritual reflection.
Sa mga Misa nitong Kwaresma, mas marami ang dumadalo para sa spiritual reflection.