Monasteryo (en. Monastery)
mo-nas-ter-yo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where monks or nuns live according to a particular religious lifestyle.
He spent several months in the monastery to pray and meditate.
Nagpalipas siya ng ilang buwan sa monasteryo upang magdasal at magnilay.
An institution focused on study and religious activity.
The monastery teaches the doctrines of their faith.
Ang monasteryo ay nagtuturo ng mga aral ng kanilang pananampalataya.
A community of people devoted to religion and spiritual life within a building or complex.
Many people visit the monastery for spiritual contemplation.
Maraming tao ang bumibisita sa monasteryo para sa espiritwal na pagninilay.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'monasterio'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
monastic life
A lifestyle focused on faith and contemplation.
buhay monghe
monastic farming
The practice of planting and caring for produce around the monastery.
pagsasaka sa monasteryo
Related Words
monk
A religious man living in a monastery.
monk
nun
A religious woman living in a monastery.
madre
Slang Meanings
Monastery or home of monks.
People live in the monastery on the mountain.
Nakatira ang mga tao dun sa monasteryo sa bundok.
A quiet place for prayer or meditation.
I went to the monastery to find peace.
Pumunta ako sa monasteryo para magkaroon ng katahimikan.
Place where religious people gather for retreats.
They always organize retreats at the monastery.
Palagi silang nag-oorganisa ng mga retreat sa monasteryo.