Seminarista (en. Seminarian)

se-mi-na-ris-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person studying in a seminary to become a priest.
The seminarian is studying theology in the seminary.
Ang seminarista ay nag-aaral ng teolohiya sa seminaryo.
A student preparing for the sacraments.
As a seminarian, he is focused on his studies of the sacraments.
Bilang isang seminarista, siya ay nakatuon sa kanyang pag-aaral ng mga sakramento.
An individual participating in church activities while studying.
The seminarians help with parish activities in their free time.
Ang mga seminarista ay tumutulong sa mga gawain ng parokya sa kanilang libreng oras.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'seminarista'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a seminarian
entering a seminary to study for priesthood
maging seminarista

Related Words

seminary
An institution that offers study for those who wish to become priests.
seminaryo
priest
A person ordained in the church with authority to teach and perform ceremonies.
pari

Slang Meanings

A child studying to become a priest, but in slang, JUST KIDDING.
Who is that new seminarista of yours? Looks so young.
Sino yang bagong seminarista mo? Parang bata pa oh.
Eldest or younger sibling who loves to play and help adults.
That's why I was called seminarista because I'm always with the older folks.
Kaya ako tinawag na seminarista eh kasi lagi akong kasama ng mga mas matatanda.
A person who lives simply, no pretensions.
Why did you answer like that? You sound like a seminarista with no worries.
Bakit ganyan ka sumagot? Parang seminarista ka na walang pinagdadaanan.