Magdasal (en. Pray)
/maɡˈdasaɫ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of asking for help or guidance from God.
Before we eat, let us pray to give thanks for the blessings received.
Bago kumain, magdasal tayo upang magpasalamat sa mga biyayang natamo.
The undertaking of rituals related to religion.
On special occasions, we often pray longer.
Sa mga espesyal na okasyon, madalas tayong magdasal ng mas mahaba.
The act of communicating or relating to God.
In challenges, I prefer to pray rather than fight.
Sa mga pagsubok, mas pinipili kong magdasal kaysa makipag-away.
Etymology
root word 'dasal'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's pray.
Let us ask for guidance from God.
Magdasal tayo.
Before praying, ponder.
Think about things before asking God.
Bago magdasal, magmuni-muni.
Related Words
prayer
A statement or request expressed to God.
dasal
spirituality
The state of having a relationship with God or spiritual matters.
spiritualidad
Slang Meanings
To call for help from God.
I need to pray before my exam to everything goes well.
Kailangan kong magdasal bago ako mag-exam para maging maayos ang lahat.
To ask for guidance or inspiration.
Before I make a decision, I'll pray first to know the right path.
Bago ako gumawa ng desisyon, magdasal muna ako para malaman ko ang tamang daan.
To pray together with companions.
In our retreat, we pray together every morning.
Sa retreat namin, nagpapadasal kami every morning.