Balila (en. Prayer)

/baˈli.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of prayer often recited during ceremonies or rituals.

We conducted a balila at the church last Sunday.

Nagsagawa kami ng balila sa simbahan noong Linggo.

A special prayer for the dead.

The balila is important in our tradition of honoring the deceased.

Ang balila ay mahalaga sa aming tradisyon sa pagbibigay-pugay sa mga namatay.

Prayer for the living

A prayer asking for protection and guidance for the living.

Balila ng buhay

prayer

Another term for prayer, which can also refer to personal communication with God.

dasal

ritual

A customary ceremony that may involve balila.

ritwal

News or gossip that spreads.

I heard the balila that Mark and Janna are getting married!

Nakarating na sa akin ang balila na magkakaroon ng kasal si Mark at si Janna!

An invitation to take part in something.

Liza said her friends have a balila for their new business.

Sabi ni Liza, may balila na ang mga kaibigan niya para sa bago nilang business.