Kumpisalan (en. Confessional)

kumpi-sa-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A room or place where confession takes place.
He went to the confessional to confess his sins.
Pumunta siya sa kumpisalan upang magtapat ng kanyang mga kasalanan.
Part of the church where the priest and the penitent converse privately.
People are often seen in the confessional during Holy Week.
Madalas na nakikita ang mga tao sa kumpisalan tuwing Semana Santa.

Etymology

derived from the Latin word 'confessio'

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the confessional
ready to confess sins
pumunta sa kumpisalan

Related Words

confession
The process of confessing to a priest.
kumpisala
priest
A person with a role in the church who administers sacraments and ceremonies.
pari

Slang Meanings

Exhibit of things you want to show, often used in lively discussions.
Our kumpisalan is here, so show off your collectibles!
Nandiyan na ang kumpisalan natin, kaya ipakita mo na ang mga collectibles mo!
Confidence in oneself, showing off that your abilities are unmatched.
Your kumpisalan is high, like a true champion!
Ang taas ng kumpisalan mo, parang champion na champion!