Pray in Tagalog

“Pray” in Tagalog is “Manalangin” or “Magdasal.” This fundamental word expresses the act of speaking to God or a deity, offering devotion, gratitude, or requests. Mastering this term will deepen your understanding of Filipino spiritual and cultural expressions.

[Words] = Pray

[Definition]

• Pray /preɪ/
• Verb 1: To address a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity or other object of worship.
• Verb 2: To make a fervent request or entreaty; to hope earnestly or humbly for something.

[Synonyms] = Manalangin, Magdasal, Manawagan (to invoke), Dumalangin, Magpanalangin, Magsamo

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: We pray before every meal to thank God for the food on our table.
• Ex1_PH: Kami ay nananalangin bago ng bawat kain upang pasalamatan ang Diyos sa pagkaing nasa aming hapag.
• Ex2_EN: She goes to church every morning to pray for her family’s health and safety.
• Ex2_PH: Pumupunta siya sa simbahan tuwing umaga upang manalangin para sa kalusugan at kaligtasan ng kanyang pamilya.
• Ex3_EN: Let us pray together for peace and unity in our community.
• Ex3_PH: Tayo ay magdasal nang magkasama para sa kapayapaan at pagkakaisa sa ating komunidad.
• Ex4_EN: I pray that you will recover quickly from your illness.
• Ex4_PH: Ipinanalangin ko na mabilis kang gumaling sa iyong sakit.
• Ex5_EN: The faithful pray the rosary every evening as part of their spiritual practice.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga mananampalataya ay nananalangin ng rosaryo tuwing gabi bilang bahagi ng kanilang espirituwal na gawain.