Bautismo (en. Baptism)

baw-tis-mo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A ceremony performed on a person as a symbol of the use of water for cleansing from sin.
His baptism will be held at the church on Sunday.
Ang kanyang bautismo ay gaganapin sa simbahan sa Linggo.
The action of giving life to a person through water.
Baptism is an important part of the ritual in many religions.
Ang bautismo ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ritwal sa maraming relihiyon.

Etymology

from the Latin 'baptismus'

Common Phrases and Expressions

baptism of fire
A symbolic ceremony linking to spiritual fervor.
bautismo ng apoy

Related Words

sacrament
A sacred ritual typically associated with religion.
sakramento
christening
A local term for baptism, commonly used in Christian ceremonies.
binyag

Slang Meanings

Church initiation
The kids seem so happy at Marco's baptism, lots of food and fun!
Parang ang saya ng mga bata sa bautismo ni Marco, daming pagkain at saya!
New beginning
Of course, that baptism is like a new beginning for his family.
Siyempre, ang bautismo niyan ay parang bagong simula para sa pamilya niya.
Church celebration
That baptism is really a big celebration, everyone is invited.
Talagang malaking celebrasyon 'yung bautismo, lahat talaga invited.