Parokya (en. Parish)

pa-rok-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A community of believers in a specific church.

This parish has more than five thousand members.

Ang parokya na ito ay may mahigit limang libong miyembro.

A section of a diocese administered by a priest.

Parishes are parts of a larger diocese that has various churches.

Ang mga parokya ay bahagi ng mas malaking diocese na may iba't ibang mga simbahan.

A church designated for a specific parish.

The parish of San Agustin is known for its beautiful church architecture.

Ang parokya ng San Agustin ay kilala sa maganda nitong arkitekturang simbahan.

From the Spanish word 'parroquia'

youth parish

A group or organization of young people under a parish.

parokya ng mga kabataan

diocese

A larger unit of the church consisting of many parishes.

diocese

priest

A person who serves as the leader of a church and administers the parish.

pari

gang or group of friends

Let's hang out later, gang.

Sama-sama tayo mamaya, parokya.

getting together with friends

Our group always meets every Friday.

Ang parokya namin ay laging nagkikita tuwing Biyernes.

fans or supporters

His fans are super loyal to him.

Ang parokya niya ay sobrang loyal sa kanya.