Prayer in Tagalog

“Prayer” in Tagalog is “Panalangin” or “Dasal.” This sacred word represents a heartfelt communication with God or a higher power, expressing worship, thanksgiving, or petitions. Understanding this term will help you connect more deeply with Filipino spiritual traditions and religious practices.

[Words] = Prayer

[Definition]

• Prayer /prɛr/
• Noun 1: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.
• Noun 2: A religious service, especially a regular one, at which people gather to pray together.
• Noun 3: An earnest hope or wish.

[Synonyms] = Panalangin, Dasal, Pagsamo, Panawagan, Pagdalangin, Oration (formal prayer)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She recites the Lord’s Prayer every night before going to bed.
• Ex1_PH: Binibigkas niya ang Ama Namin na panalangin tuwing gabi bago matulog.
• Ex2_EN: The family gathered together for a prayer of thanksgiving after the successful surgery.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pamilya ay nagtipon para sa panalangin ng pasasalamat pagkatapos ng matagumpay na operasyon.
• Ex3_EN: Our prayer is that all children will have access to quality education.
• Ex3_PH: Ang aming panalangin ay na lahat ng mga bata ay magkaroon ng access sa de-kalidad na edukasyon.
• Ex4_EN: The priest led the congregation in a prayer for peace and healing.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pari ay nanguna sa kongregasyon sa isang dasal para sa kapayapaan at paggaling.
• Ex5_EN: She keeps a prayer journal to write down her thoughts and requests to God.
• Ex5_PH: Mayroon siyang journal ng panalangin upang isulat ang kanyang mga iniisip at kahilingan sa Diyos.