Saserdote (en. Priest)

sah-ser-do-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person assigned to a religious belief, usually performing ceremonies and sacraments.
The priest delivered a sermon at the church on Sunday.
Ang saserdote ay nagbigay ng sermon sa simbahan noong Linggo.
A minister of the church who has the authority to oversee sacraments.
The faithful called the priest to baptize the child.
Tinawag ng mga mananampalataya ang saserdote upang magpabinyag ng bata.
Mediator between God and people in religious ceremonies.
The role of the priest is to be a mediator for the believers.
Ang tungkulin ng saserdote ay maging tagapamagitan sa mga mananampalataya.

Etymology

Spanish word: 'sacerdote'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Priest of the town
A priest who oversees ceremonies for the community.
Saserdote ng bayan
Blessings flow through the priest
Blessings come through the priest during ceremonies.
Bumuhos ang biyaya sa pamamagitan ng saserdote

Related Words

church
The place of worship for Christians where priests conduct ceremonies.
simbahan
sacrament
A ritual conducted by the priest as a symbol of faith.
sakramento

Slang Meanings

A person who is often helpful to others.
Come on, let's visit the priest to ask for advice.
Tara, mag-bisita tayo sa saserdote para humingi ng payo.
A person who delivers sermons at church.
Our priest is really good at teaching.
Yung saserdote namin, ang galing magturo.