Pari (en. Priest)

/ˈpa.ri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person ordained to a religious duty and performs ceremonies or sacraments.
The priest delivers God's message to his parishioners.
Ang pari ay nagdadala ng mensahe ng Diyos sa kanyang mga parokyano.
A church leader responsible for caring for and teaching people about their faith.
The priest has a direct connection to the members of his community.
Direktang nag-uugnay ang pari sa mga miyembro ng kanyang komunidad.
A person who carries out rituals and traditions of the church.
During each mass, the priest performs sacred rituals.
Sa bawat misa, ang pari ay nagsasagawa ng mga banal na ritwal.

Etymology

Originates from the Latin word 'parochus' referring to a cleric or priest.

Common Phrases and Expressions

town priest
A priest serving a community or parish.
pari ng bayan
sacrifice of the priest
The behavior of the priest who sacrifices for his people.
masakripisyo ng pari

Related Words

church
A place of worship and communal prayer.
simbahan
mass
A ceremony in a church where the Eucharist is celebrated.
misa

Slang Meanings

Friend or companion, often used for a close buddy.
Dude, let's hang out!
Pari, tara na at mag-bonding tayo!
Serving as slang for a member of the religious community, but with a casual tone.
My priest friend loves to bring books.
Yung pari kong kaibigan, mahilig magdala ng libro.
A term for someone who's somewhat hard to get to know or hides among people.
Dude, looks like you're the one lurking at the party again!
Pari, mukhang ikaw na naman ang nagpaparamdam sa loob ng party!