Paroko (en. Parish priest)

/paˈro.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A priest who oversees a parish.

The parish priest of our church is very optimistic.

Ang paroko ng aming simbahan ay napaka-maasahin sa mabuti.

A religious leader who provides sacraments and services to his followers.

The parish priest conducted a wedding ceremony last week.

Ang paroko ay nagdaos ng isang seremonya sa kasal noong nakaraang linggo.

From the Spanish 'párroco', meaning priest or pastor of a parish.

The parish priest loves his community.

The parish priest has a deep love and connection with his parishioners.

Mahal ng paroko ang kanyang bayan.

parish

A local church community and its followers.

parokya

mass

A church ceremony where prayers and sacraments are offered.

misa

Group of friends or buddies

My friends and I, we went to the mall together.

Sama-sama kami ng mga paroko ko sa mall.

Someone who picks you up or a companion

I'll just have him pick me up, he's doing street work.

Paroko ko na lang siya, gawaing-kalye kasi.

Crush or significant other

I have a crush that I like, but I'm shy.

May paroko na akong gusto eh, pero nahihiya ako.