Ilit (en. Sermon)

/iˈlit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of teaching or speech typically given in a church.
The priest delivered a powerful sermon to the devotees.
Ang pari ay nagbigay ng isang makapangyarihang ilit sa mga deboto.
A message or discourse intended to give lessons or inspiration.
Sometimes, the sermon addresses important life issues.
Minsan, ang ilit ay tumatalakay sa mga mahahalagang isyu ng buhay.

Etymology

From the word 'ilit' meaning 'sermon' or 'speech'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sermon of life
Lessons expressed about life.
ilitis ng buhay

Related Words

lesson
An important message or lesson derived from the sermon.
aral
to preach
The act of delivering a sermon.
mangaral

Slang Meanings

Favorite or caring
I really love playing this, I never get tired of it.
Sobrang ilit ko 'tong laruin, hindi na ako nagsasawa.
I really like
I'm really into their new album!
Ilit na ilit ako sa bagong album nila!
Attached or close
My best friend and I are really close.
Ilit na ilit kami ng best friend ko.