Pananalangin (en. Prayer)

pa-na-na-lang-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of asking for help or blessings from God.
Prayer is an important part of my daily life.
Ang pananalangin ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng aking araw-araw na buhay.
A formal or informal conversation with God or a divine entity.
In her prayer, she felt peaceful and happy.
Sa kanyang pananalangin, siya ay naging mapayapa at masaya.
Requesting peace, guidance, or help in a situation.
They offered a prayer for the victims of the disaster.
Nagsagawa sila ng pananalangin para sa mga biktima ng sakuna.

Etymology

from the root 'panalangin' meaning 'to ask for help from God'

Common Phrases and Expressions

prayer for peace
requesting silence and peace from God
pananalangin para sa kapayapaan
morning prayer
asking for help and guidance at the start of the day
pananalangin sa umaga

Related Words

management
the process of organizing something or a situation, possibly with prayer for proper decisions.
pamamahala
worship
the act of showing respect and devotion to God, it may include prayer.
pagsamba

Slang Meanings

prayer
Okay, let's just pray so everything will be fine.
Sige, dasal na lang tayo para maging okay ang lahat.
chat with God
I always make time for my chat with God.
Basta lagi akong may oras para sa usap kay Lord ko.
worship hangout
How are you? I've been hanging out for my worship session.
Kumusta ka na? Tinatambayan ko na ang pagsasambang tambay ko.
spiritual goals
I'm serious about my spiritual goals, including praying.
Seryoso na ako sa aking spiritual goals, kasama na ang pananalangin.