Pangungumpisal (en. Confession)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A ceremony or process where a person confesses their sins.
Confession is an important part of a Catholic's life.
Ang pangungumpisal ay mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng isang Katoliko.
The act of admitting sins to a priest for forgiveness.
Before receiving Holy Communion, the faithful are encouraged to confess.
Bago magdaos ng Holy Communion, ang mga mananampalataya ay hinihimok na magpangungumpisal.
A way of expressing acknowledgment of mistakes.
Confession is not just about admitting but also about renewal.
Ang pangungumpisal ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pag-amin kundi pati na rin sa pagbabagong-buhay.

Etymology

from the word 'confession' meaning 'to repair' or 'to repent' with the prefix 'pang-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

confession is important
this reaction describes the value of repentance and renewal in spiritual life.
mahalaga ang pangungumpisal
to perform confession
the process of admitting sins to a priest.
magsagawa ng pangungumpisal

Related Words

sin
Things that are morally or religiously wrong from a person's perspective.
kasalanan
forgiveness
The process of granting forgiveness, especially to those who have sinned.
kapatawaran

Slang Meanings

Gossip about sins
He went to confess, so he shared some gossip about his sins.
Naka-pangungumpisal siya kaya nagsabi siya ng mga chika ng mga kasalanan niya.
Reporting to God
For him, confessing is like reporting to God about the wrongs he's done.
Para sa kanya, ang pangungumpisal ay parang sumbungan sa Diyos sa mga nagawa niyang mali.
Stories of failures
Can you handle listening to my stories of failures during confession?
Kaya mo bang makinig sa kwento ng mga kapalpakan ko sa pangungumpisal?