Maitines (en. Morning prayer)

mai-ti-nes

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of prayer or ceremony conducted every morning in the church.
The maitines are part of the church tradition performed at dawn.
Ang mga maitines ay bahagi ng tradisyon ng simbahan na isinasagawa tuwing madaling araw.
A celebration related to faith, often accompanied by songs.
In the maitines, there are songs sung by the devotees to express their faith.
Sa maitines, may mga awit na umaawit ang mga deboto upang ipakita ang kanilang pananampalataya.
A ritual in Catholicism often performed by parishioners.
The maitines is an opportunity for parishioners to worship together.
Ang mga maitines ay isang pagkakataon para sa mga parokyano na sumamba nang sama-sama.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's do maitines
An invitation to participate in morning prayer.
Mag-maitines tayo

Related Words

mass
A ritual in church where devotees pray together and receive communion.
misa

Slang Meanings

Activity found in churches during dawn.
We skipped school to go to the maitines.
Nakatakas tayo sa paaralan para makapunta sa maitines.
Rush of people going to church before sunrise.
People are rushing to the maitines every Sunday morning.
Ang mga tao ay nagka-caro sa maitines bawat Linggo ng umaga.
Kind of early morning event for the devotees.
We should sleep early to join the maitines tomorrow.
Dapat maaga tayong matulog para makasama sa maitines bukas.