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    Iglesya (en. Church)

    /iɡˈles.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place of worship for Christians.
    We went to the church to attend mass.
    Nagpunta kami sa iglesya upang dumalo sa misa.
    An organization or institution of believers in the Christian faith.
    The church plays an important role in the community.
    Ang iglesya ay may mahalagang papel sa komunidad.
    Any structure used for religious ceremonies.
    Old churches are full of history.
    Ang mga lumang iglesya ay puno ng kasaysayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'iglesia' meaning church.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Church of Christ
    A specific denomination of Christianity in the Philippines.
    Iglesya ni Cristo
    Catholic Church
    The Catholic Church, a major sect of Christianity.
    Iglesya Katolika

    Related Words

    church
    The term for a place or structure where religious ceremonies are conducted.
    simbahan
    mass
    A worship ceremony in Catholicism.
    misa

    Slang Meanings

    Church or place to pray, but in a more relatable way.
    Where are we going later? Let's go to the church, let's pray!
    Saan tayo pupunta mamaya? Tara sa igle, mag-pray tayo!
    Combination of a second home and family.
    At church, we're like family, right?
    Basta sa iglesya, parang pamilya na tayo di ba?
    Storytelling or bonding that happens at the church.
    We were all together at church, there was so much storytelling earlier!
    Sama-sama tayo sa iglesya, ang daming kwentuhan kanina!