Dalanginan (en. Intercession)

/dah-lah-ning-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of prayer or supplication performed for others.
The community's intercession continued for three days.
Ang dalanginan ng bayan ay nagpatuloy sa loob ng tatlong araw.
A petition or request for help from God on behalf of others.
He knelt and prayed for the health of his friend.
Lumuhod siya at nagdalanginan para sa kalusugan ng kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dalangin' meaning prayer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

community prayer
Prayer performed by the community for the common good.
dalangin ng bayan

Related Words

prayer
A form of supplication or request to God.
dalangin
prayer
A form of communication or conversation with God.
panalangin

Slang Meanings

mystery or enigma
The place is so mysterious that you can really feel the aura.
Sobrang dalanginan ng lugar na 'yon, damang-dama mo yung aura.
example of a vision or dream
I saw in a vision that we would be together again.
Nakita ko sa dalanginan na mabubuo kami ulit.