Pananalat (en. Supplication)

/pa-na-na-lat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A prayer or request made to God.
He prayed a supplication for his family.
Nagdasal siya ng pananalat para sa kanyang pamilya.
An entreaty or appeal for help from a higher power.
In his supplication, he asked for strength and knowledge.
Sa kanyang pananalat, humiling siya ng lakas at kaalaman.
A form of spiritual meditation.
The supplication is part of his daily ritual.
Ang pananalat ay bahagi ng kanyang araw-araw na ritwal.

Etymology

The term 'salat' means lack or deprivation of things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in supplication
through prayer or entreaty.
sa pananalat

Related Words

prayer
The activity of communicating with God or asking for help.
panalangin

Slang Meanings

A path that is often or sometimes described in prayer.
I keep going back to church for prayer, even if no miracle happens.
Parati nga akong bumabalik sa simbahan para sa pananalat, kahit na walang milagro nangyayari.
The act of speaking or expressing heartfelt wishes or prayers.
You can see my grandma's prayer, her joy is so palpable.
Makikita mo yung pananalat ng lola ko, ramdam na ramdam ang kagalakan niya.