Reberendo (en. Reverend)

re-be-ren-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A title of respect for people assigned to the church.
He was recognized as Reverend Juan in his parish.
Siya ay kinilala bilang Reberendo Juan sa kanyang parokya.
Used as a title when introducing clergy.
The Reverend led the wedding ceremony.
Ang Reberendo ay nanguna sa seremonya ng kasal.
A sign of authority and respect in a religious context.
Respect for the Reverend should be emphasized whenever we meet.
Dapat bigyang-diin ang respeto sa Reberendo tuwing magkikita.

Etymology

From Latin 'reverendus' meaning 'worthy of respect.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Reverend mass
Mass led by the Reverend.
Reberendo na misa

Related Words

father
A common term for male priests.
pare
pastor
A spiritual leader in a church.
pastor

Slang Meanings

a weird way of life or just a chaotic situation.
My life has been like a reberendo lately, so many things are happening that I don't even know what to prioritize.
Parang reberendo ang buhay ko lately, ang daming nangyayari na hindi ko na alam kung anong unahin.
being out of it or seeming lost.
No matter what I do, I'm still in a reberendo state with my decisions lately.
Kahit anong gawin ko, reberendo pa rin ako sa mga desisyon ko lately.