Katoliko (en. Catholic)

ka-to-li-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or member of the Catholic Church.

My grandfather is a devout catholic who attends church every Sunday.

Ang aking lolo ay isang matapat na katoliko na pumapasok sa simbahan tuwing Linggo.

The teachings, doctrines, and customs that promote the Catholic faith.

His life is based on the Catholic teachings of the church.

Ang kanyang buhay ay nakabatay sa mga katoliko na turo ng simbahan.

from Latin 'catholicus' meaning 'universal'

I am Catholic

I am a member of the Catholic faith

Katoliko ako

catholic church

The religious institution that promotes the Catholic faith.

simbahang katoliko

catechism

The systematic teaching of the doctrines of the Catholic Church.

katesismo

Super religious

Wow, he's catholic. We go to the same church every Sunday.

Grabe, katoliko siya. Parehas kami ng simbahan tuwing Linggo.

Has strict traditions

Sometimes my ancestors seem so catholic because they have strict rituals they want.

Minsan parang sobrang katoliko ng mga ninuno ko kasi may mga hinihingi silang ritwal.

Acting overly pious

I thought he was just catholic, but he's acting so pious now.

Akala ko siya ay katoliko lang, pero sobrang nagpapaka-pious na siya.

Religious fanatic

Don't talk to him, he's too catholic, always preaching.

Wag mo na siyang kausapin, masyadong katoliko yan, laging may sermon.