Sermon (en. Ka sermon)
ˈsɜr.mən
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A formal speech in a religious ceremony.
The priest's sermon further lightened the spirits of the people.
Ang sermon ng pari ay lalo pang nagpagaan ng damdamin ng mga tao.
A message delivered by a religious leader to their followers.
His sermon taught the importance of love for one another.
Ang kanyang sermon ay nagtuturo ng kahalagahan ng pagmamahal sa kapwa.
A part of a church service where knowledge or faith is shared.
I can't wait for the sermon tomorrow at church.
Hindi ako makapaghintay para sa sermon bukas sa simbahan.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sermo', meaning 'conversation' or 'discourse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a sermon
to speak formally on a religious or moral issue
magbigay ng sermon
Related Words
priest
A church leader who oversees ceremonies and delivers sermons.
pari
worship
The act of revering and worshiping God, typically a place where sermons are delivered.
pagsamba
Slang Meanings
boring preaching
Wow, the party was so fun! But the pastor's sermon was so boring.
Grabe, ang saya ng party! Pero yung sermon ni pastor, nakakaantok.
nagging talk
I don't want to listen to his sermon anymore! It's just like a lecture.
Ayoko na makinig sa sermon niya! Parang lecture na lang.
nagging critique
Every time I do something wrong, it's like there's a sermon coming out from him.
Every time na may ginagawa akong mali, parang may sermon na lumalabas mula sa kanya.