Mananawad (en. To pray)

/ma-na-na-wad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of calling or addressing God.
Many people will pray for lost loved ones.
Maraming tao ang mananawad para sa mga nawawalang mahal sa buhay.
Giving thanks or asking for help from God.
As a believer, I always pray before sleeping.
Bilang mananawad, lagi akong nananalangin bago matulog.
Asking or addressing God for desires.
I do not know what to do, so I will pray to God.
Hindi ko alam kung ano ang gagawin, kaya't mananawad ako sa Diyos.

Etymology

The word is derived from 'nawad' meaning call or prayer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will pray later.
I will pray later.
Mananawad ako mamaya.
Join the prayer at the church.
Join the prayer at the church.
Pagsama sa mananawad sa simbahan.

Related Words

prayer
A formal conversation or calling to God.
panalangin
faith
The trust and acceptance of God's teachings.
pananampalataya

Slang Meanings

to wait a long time
Alright, I'll just mananawad here, maybe they'll be back later.
Sige, mananawad lang ako dito, baka bumalik na 'yun mamaya.
to take it slow or to wait
Just mananawad, the person is coming soon.
Mananawad ka lang, andiyan na 'yung tao.