Magsimba (en. To attend mass)

/magg-sim-bah/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to attending a public mass or ceremony.
Let's go to mass on Sunday morning.
Magsimba tayo sa Linggo ng umaga.
The performance of rituals associated with faith.
They attend mass every Good Friday.
Magsimba sila tuwing Biyernes Santo.
Showing respect to God through the performance of mass.
Attend mass and pray for peace.
Magsimba ka at manalangin para sa kapayapaan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'simba' meaning 'to go up' or 'to gather'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's go to mass!
An invitation to attend mass.
Magsimba tayo!
Attend mass on Sunday
Encouragement to go to mass every Sunday.
Magsimba sa Linggo

Related Words

simba
The root word that refers to attending mass.
simba
mass
A ceremony or ritual performed in the church.
misa

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be rich
You might just go to church to look rich even though you're not.
Baka magsimba ka na lang para magmukhang mayaman kahit di naman.
to be genuine or true to oneself
Let's just go to church instead of pretending to be something we're not.
Magsimba na nga lang tayo, kaysa magbuhat pa ng kung ano-ano.
to come together, usually as a group
Let's go to church so we can all be together as a family in one place.
Magsimba tayo, para sama-sama tayong magkakapamilya sa isang lugar.