Pulpito (en. Pulpit)

pulpito

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure or platform used by preachers for preaching or speaking to the public.
He climbed the pulpit to deliver his sermon.
Umakyat siya sa pulpito upang ipahayag ang kanyang sermon.
A high place where sermons or speeches are given inside a church.
The priest gave a tribute from the pulpit.
Sa pulpito nagbigay ng pahinungod ang pari.
A part of the church designated for preachers.
The pulpit faces the congregation during the mass.
Ang pulpito ay nakaharap sa mga nakikinig sa misa.

Etymology

Spanish origin: 'púlpito'

Common Phrases and Expressions

climb the pulpit
to deliver a speech or sermon from the pulpit
umakyat sa pulpito

Related Words

church
A place of worship and prayer.
simbahan
priest
A person assigned in the church with the duty to oversee ceremonies.
pari

Slang Meanings

speaker or leader
He is the pulpit of the group, we all listen to him.
Siya ang pulpito ng grupo, lahat kami ay nakikinig sa kanya.
in a high position
He feels like a pulpit at the office.
Feeling niya, parang pulpito siya sa opisina.
speaking with authority
The teacher always speaks like a pulpit in front of the class.
Laging nangungusap na parang pulpito ang guro sa harap ng klase.