Pontipise (en. Pontiff)

/pon-ti-pis-e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A high position in religion, often used for the Pope or church leaders.
The pontiff is the leading figure of the Catholic Church.
Ang pontipise ay ang nangungunang pinuno ng Katolikong Simbahan.
A person who has power or authority in a particular religious tradition.
The pontiffs have a significant influence on the faithful.
Ang mga pontipise ay may malaking impluwensya sa mga deboto.

Etymology

Art and culture originating from French 'pontifex'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pope of Rome
Refers to the Pope as the head of the Catholic Church.
Pontipise ng Roma

Related Words

church
The institution or community of believers.
simbahan
religion
The system of belief and rituals.
relihiyon

Slang Meanings

Getting together or bonding among friends.
In occasions like this, we really pontipise at home.
Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, talagang nag-pontipise kami sa bahay.
Enjoying or relaxing with simple things.
We didn't have much to do, so we just pontipise at the park.
Walang masyadong ginagawa, kaya nag-pontipise na lang kami sa park.
Just being cool or chilling.
I'm just being chill today, I’m just pontipise in my room.
Chill lang ako today, nag-pontipise lang ako sa kwarto.