Kumbento (en. Convent)

kum-bento

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or institution where people live a religious lifestyle.

The convent is a peaceful place for worship.

Ang kumbento ay isang tahimik na lugar para sa pagsamba.

A type of residence for nuns or monks.

We passed by the convent to talk to the nuns.

Dumaan kami sa kumbento upang makipag-usap sa mga madre.

A place dedicated to religious activities and sacrifice.

Many projects are being undertaken within the convent for the community.

Maraming proyekto ang ginagawa sa loob ng kumbento para sa komunidad.

From Spanish 'convento'

enter the convent

Decide to no longer live outside, typically involving joining a religious community.

pumasok sa kumbento

nun

A woman who is a member of a religious order.

madre

parish

A local church community with designated overseers.

parish

kumbento as a chill place

At Tom's house, it's as quiet as a convent.

Diyan sa bahay ni Tom, parang kumbento ang tahimik.

kumbento as a no-frills environment

He doesn't want an extravagant party; he wants it simple, just like a convent.

Ayaw niya ng magarbong party, gusto niya simple lang, parang kumbento.

kumbento to describe being secluded

I'm all alone again; it feels like a convent in my room.

Nagiisa na naman ako, parang kumbento dito sa kwarto ko.