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    Sakristan (en. Sacristan)

    sa-kris-tan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who takes care of and arranges the items in a church.
    The sacristan prepared the altar for the mass.
    Ang sakristan ay naghanda ng altar para sa misa.
    A manager of the equipment and garments used in church ceremonies.
    It is the sacristan's responsibility to take care of the priest's garments.
    Responsibilidad ng sakristan ang pag-aalaga sa mga kasuotan ng pari.
    A person who assists in baptisms and other sacraments.
    The sacristan assists in the baptism of children at the church.
    Ang sakristan ay tumutulong sa pagbibinyag ng mga bata sa simbahan.

    Etymology

    Spanish: sacristán

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become a sacristan
    to become a manager in the church
    maging sakristan

    Related Words

    church
    A place of worship for Christians.
    simbahan
    priest
    A person who serves as a leader in a church.
    pari

    Slang Meanings

    The person who helps during mass, like a priest's sidekick.
    He's the sacristan at the church, but he often takes care of the kids in the back.
    Siya ang sakristan sa simbahan, pero mas madalas siya ang nag-aalaga sa mga bata sa likod.
    Often used as slang for people who are very diligent in their tasks.
    Wow, you're like a sacristan at school, you're so hardworking!
    Grabe, sakristan ka na lang sa school, sobrang kasipagan mo!
    Has another slang use for 'caretakers' or 'nurturers'.
    You're like a sacristan in your relationship, always there for him.
    Parang sakristan ka sa relasyon niyo, lagi ka na lang nandiyan para sa kanya.