Pasuklayan (en. Hermits)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of person who lives in solitude and often dedicates their life to prayer and contemplation.
Hermits often dedicate their time to meditation.
Ang mga pasuklayan ay madalas na nag-aalay ng kanilang panahon sa mga pagninilay.
An individual who performs spiritual activities and rituals in solitude.
As a hermit, he conducts his rituals in a quiet place.
Bilang pasuklayan, siya ay nagsasagawa ng kanyang mga ritwal sa isang tahimik na lugar.
A person who chooses to sacrifice material things for their spiritual growth.
His decision to become a hermit was due to his desire to be closer to God.
Ang kanyang desisyon na maging pasuklayan ay dahil sa kanyang pagnanais na maging mas malapit sa Diyos.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hermit life
a life filled with prayer and contemplation away from people
buhay pasuklayan

Related Words

prayer
An spiritual activity where a person communicates with God or spirits.
pagdarasal
alone
A state or situation of being by oneself, often accompanied by contemplation.
nag-iisa

Slang Meanings

shouting or giving commands
His pasuklayan to his friends is really embarrassing to hear.
Ang pasuklayan niya sa mga kaibigan niya ay talagang nakakahiyang pakinggan.
expressing anger or annoyance
His pasuklayan was intense when he lost his cellphone.
Buwis-buhay ang kanyang pasuklayan nang mawalan siya ng cellphone.
talking loudly
I don't know why they were pasuklayan in the street, but it was noisy!
Di ko alam kung bakit nagpasuklayan sila sa kalye, pero ang ingay!