Awatan (en. Intercession)

a-wat-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of pleading or interceding to God on behalf of others.
The intercession of people for their loved ones is important.
Ang awatan ng mga tao para sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay ay mahalaga.
A prayer or statement asking for help or forgiveness.
He prayed a supplication for his sick friend.
Nagdasal siya ng isang awatan para sa kanyang kaibigan na may sakit.
Caring for or attending to someone's welfare.
The intercession of parents for their children is unparalleled.
Ang awatan ng mga magulang para sa kanilang mga anak ay walang kapantay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to quell anger
to stop anger or jealousy.
awatin ang galit
the intercessions of people
prayers or requests for people.
mga awat ng mga tao

Related Words

intercede
The act of pleading or asking for another person.
intercede
prayer
A statement of respect or a request to God.
panalangin

Slang Meanings

Karaoke that feels like no one is actually singing, just having fun.
Look, they're just awatan now, even though they just need voices.
Ayun, nag-awatan na sila, kahit puro boses na lang ang kulang.
Laughter and giggles, as if they don't care.
The party was so fun, there was nothing but awatan.
Sobrang saya ng party, puro awatan ang nangyari.