Dumalangin (en. To pray)

/duˈma.la.ŋin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a prayer or invocation to God.
At every opportunity, we should pray for peace.
Sa bawat pagkakataon, tayo ay dapat dumalangin para sa kapayapaan.
To seek help or guidance from a higher power.
He prayed for his family in times of crisis.
Dumalangin siya para sa kanyang pamilya sa oras ng krisis.
To utter words of devotion in recognition of God.
He always prays before meals.
Lagi siyang dumadalangin bago kumain.
An active expression of faith through prayer.
He prayed to show his gratitude.
Dumalangin siya upang ipakita ang kanyang pasasalamat.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dalangin' which means prayer or calling to God.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let us pray
An invitation to pray or to engage in prayer together.
Dumalangin tayo
Pray sincerely
To pray with deep devotion and consciousness.
Dumalangin ng taimtim

Related Words

prayer
This is the process of calling or communicating with God, often through words or psalms.
dalangin
supplication
A specific type of prayer that usually asks for help or guidance.
panalangin

Slang Meanings

Begging
He prayed for help in his situation.
Dumalangin siya para sa tulong sa kanyang sitwasyon.
Requesting help
He prayed that everything would be okay.
Dumalangin siya na sana maging okay ang lahat.
Prayer
Before sleeping, he prayed out loud.
Bago matulog, dumalangin siyang malakas.