Sambahan (en. Prayer meeting)

sam-ba-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gathering of people for worship or prayer.
The prayer meeting was held at the church every Sunday.
Ang sambahan ay ginanap sa simbahan tuwing Linggo.
A place or occasion where people gather to pay respect to God.
In the prayer meeting, many people prayed together.
Sa sambahan, maraming tao ang nagdasal nang sama-sama.
An activity focused on worshiping God with fellow believers.
They attended the prayer meeting to hold their prayers.
Dumalo sila sa sambahan upang magdaos ng kanilang mga panalangin.

Etymology

from the word 'samba' meaning to worship or pray.

Common Phrases and Expressions

youth prayer meeting
A gathering for youth focused on worship or prayer.
sambahan ng mga kabataan
prayer meeting at the church
A gathering held inside the church.
sambahan sa simbahan

Related Words

worship
The act of worshiping or praying.
samba
to pray
The act of praying.
manalangin

Slang Meanings

gathering or group activity
Let's all gather at the house later!
Sama-sama tayong mag-sambahan sa bahay mamaya!
shared meal or snack
The gathering is more fun when there's food.
Mas masaya ang sambahan kapag may pagkain.
chat or gossip in a group
Wow, there were so many stories during the gathering earlier!
Aba, ang daming chika sa sambahan kanina!