Parokyano (en. Parishioner)

/paˈro.kiˌja.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is a member of a parish or local church.
Many parishioners attend mass every Sunday.
Marami ang parokyano na dumalo sa misa tuwing Linggo.
A person who regularly participates in the activities of their parish.
The parishioner actively helps with church activities.
Ang parokyano ay aktibong nagbibigay ng tulong sa mga gawain ng simbahan.
A person who has responsibilities for the practices of the church or community here.
As a parishioner, he has a duty to support the church projects.
Bilang isang parokyano, may tungkulin siya na suportahan ang mga proyekto sa simbahan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

church parishioners
People who regularly attend or are members of a church.
mga parokyano ng simbahan
parishioner of the parish
A person who continues in the activities of a parish.
parokyano ng parokya

Related Words

parish
A local community of gathered Christians that meet in a church.
parokya
church
A building or institution for the worship of Christians.
simbahan

Slang Meanings

Buddy or friend in the neighborhood.
Come join us, we're just some neighborhood buddies here.
Sama ka na sa amin, mga parokyano lang kami dito.
People frequently seen in hangouts or streets.
We're neighborhood regulars at the corner, always there every afternoon.
Parokyano kami sa kanto, laging nandoon tuwing hapon.
Buddies of the youth at local events or gatherings.
We're buddies, always together at the barangay festivals.
Mga parokyano tayo, sama-sama sa mga festival sa barangay.