Himno (en. Hymn)

ˈhimno

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A poem or song written to honor a person, nation, or other important things.
Our National Anthem pays respect to our country.
Ang ating Pambansang Himno ay nagbibigay galang sa ating bansa.
A form of music commonly used in ceremonies or religious gatherings.
Ang pag-awit ng mga himno ay karaniwang gawain sa mga serbisyong relihiyoso.
Singing hymns is a common practice during religious services.
Expression of feelings through sound or words.
The anthem of unity inspires everyone.
Ang himno ng pagkakaisa ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa lahat ng tao.

Etymology

From the Latin 'hymnus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hymn of Freedom
National song that expresses the feeling of freedom.
Himno ng Kalayaan
Hymn of Love
Song that expresses love.
Himno ng Pag-ibig

Related Words

folk song
A song that showcases the culture and tradition of a community.
kantang bayan
song
A piece of music that may or may not have lyrics.
awitin

Slang Meanings

national anthem
The national anthem is played during flag-raising.
Ang himno ng bayan ay pinapatugtog tuwing may flag-raising.
patriotic song
The patriotic song is popular at weddings and celebrations.
Sikat ang kantang pambansa sa mga kasal at selebrasyon.
theme song
For the new movie, they created an anthem that is really catchy.
Para sa bagong pelikula, gumawa sila ng himno na talagang catchy.