Litania (en. Litany)
li-ta-ni-a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A series of prayers or statements that are usually repeated.
In the church, we often see a litany during mass.
Sa simbahan, madalas tayong nakakakita ng litania sa mga misa.
A form of worship involving prayers answered by the congregation.
Litanies are used to show devotion to God.
Ang mga litania ay ginagamit upang ipakita ang debosyon sa Diyos.
A longer list of items or names usually with a specific purpose.
The litany of tasks for the project is long and detailed.
Ang litania ng mga gawain para sa proyekto ay mahaba at detalyado.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'litaniae' meaning 'supplication' or 'prayer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
litany of requests
A list of prayers or requests whispered to God.
litania ng mga kahilingan
Related Words
prayer
A statement or meditation made to supplicate to God or saints.
panalangin
ritual
A prescribed or customary procedure related to worship.
ritwal
Slang Meanings
A petition or prayer with a sequence of invocations.
The litany of the people in the church was filled with emotion.
Ang litaniyaya ng mga tao sa simbahan ay puno ng damdamin.
A repetitive complaint or nagging.
The litany of students about the difficult subject has reached its limit.
Ang litaniyaya ng mga estudyante tungkol sa mahirap na asignatura ay umabot na sa hangganan.