Misa (en. Mass)

/ˈmisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A worship ceremony in the Catholic Church, often celebrated on specific days.
Every day there is a mass in our town church.
Araw-araw ay may misa sa simbahan ng aming bayan.
An essential part of the ritual involving the giving of the Holy Eucharist.
The mass is incomplete without the Holy Eucharist.
Ang misa ay hindi kumpleto kung walang Banal na Eukaristiya.
A gathering of people to listen to sermons and participate in rituals and prayers.
Many people attend mass every Sunday.
Maraming tao ang dumalo sa misa tuwing Linggo.

Etymology

Spanish: misa

Common Phrases and Expressions

Misa de Gallo
A special mass held at dawn for nine days leading up to Christmas.
Misa de Gallo
Good Friday Mass
Mass held on Good Friday in remembrance of the death of Jesus Christ.
Misa ng Biyernes Santo

Related Words

Eucharist
The sacrament of Holy Communion where bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.
Eukaristiya
church
A place of worship and community for believers.
simbahan

Slang Meanings

Just like a mass, it's a get-together.
It's like a mass, this gathering is so fun!
Parang misa na lang, ang saya ng sama-samang to!
Like a gathering for friends.
Don't be late for the mass, we're excited!
Wag ka nang malate sa misa, excited na kami!
A serious gathering that involves prayer.
Even if it’s a mass, we should also have a discussion.
Kahit misa 'yan, dapat may pag-uusap din kami.