Orasyon (en. Prayer)
o-ra-syon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of worship typically performed or uttered as a formal address to God.
Before eating, we offered a prayer to give thanks.
Bago kumain, nag-alay kami ng orasyon upang magpasalamat.
A written statement or sequence of words that contains spiritual meaning.
There are prayers used in healing rituals.
May mga orasyon na ginagamit sa mga ritwal ng pagpapagaling.
Speaks to the act of invoking supernatural powers or spirits.
This prayer is used to summon spirits.
Ang orasyon na ito ay ginagamit upang tawagin ang mga espiritu.
Etymology
Spanish word 'oración'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Children's Prayer
A type of prayer used for children that is often easy to understand.
Orasyong Pambata
Powerful Prayer
A type of prayer believed to have the power to bring special benefits.
Orasyong makapangyarihan
Related Words
ritual
A planned act or ceremony required in traditional practices.
ritwal
spiritual
Related to the spirit or soul rather than the physical form.
espiritwal
Slang Meanings
prayer with a bit of personal style or flair
He said he could do orasyon anywhere, it's like he's great at praying with background music!
Sabi niya, kaya niyang mag-orasyon kahit na saan, parang ang galing niyang magdasal na may background music!
ritual or method to get what you want
He did orasyon to be lucky in the exam, he felt there was magic in that prayer.
Nag-orasyon siya para maging lucky sa exam, feeling niya may magic sa dasal na yun.