Pagdarasal (en. Prayer)
/paɡ.dara.sal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of communication with God typically using focused speech or contemplation.
Prayer is important in the daily lives of people.
Ang pagdarasal ay mahalaga sa araw-araw na buhay ng mga tao.
A form of spiritual practice that deepens a person's relationship with their faith.
In her prayer, she finds peace and hope.
Sa kanyang pagdarasal, nahahanap niya ang kapayapaan at pag-asa.
The act of asking for help or any need from God.
She went to the church for prayer for her family.
Pumunta siya sa simbahan para sa pagdarasal para sa kanyang pamilya.
Etymology
from the root word 'dasal' meaning asking for help or communicating with God
Common Phrases and Expressions
Morning prayer
A ritual or practice of praying in the morning for blessings and protection throughout the day.
Pagdarasal sa umaga
Prayer before sleep
A tradition of praying done before getting into bed to ask for peace and dreams.
Pagdarasal bago matulog
Related Words
prayer
The root word referring to any form of prayer or supplication to God.
dasal
supplication
A more formal statement of prayer within a ceremony or ritual.
panalangin
Slang Meanings
Talking to God or the spirits.
I always include prayer before sleeping to ask for help.
Lagi akong nagdadala ng pagdarasal bago matulog para humingi ng tulong.
Wishing for good fortune.
She bought a candle and prayed for a good result on the exam.
Bumili siya ng kandila at nagsagawa ng pagdarasal para sa magandang resulta sa exam.
Discussing problems or concerns.
We talked about our problems, that’s like a prayer too.
Nag-usap kami tungkol sa aming mga problema, parang pagdarasal na rin iyon.
Occasional reflection.
Sometimes, my prayer feels like just simple thinking about what's happening in my life.
Minsan, ang pagdarasal ko ay parang simpleng pag-iisip lang sa mga nangyayari sa buhay ko.