EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Lenten chanting of the Passion of Christ...
fashionable; trendy...
burnt; scorched...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pa-BA-sa/
FIL: Isang tradisyong panrelihiyon tuwing Kuwaresma kung saan inaawit o binibigkas nang may tono ang Pasyon, ang salaysay ng buhay, pagpapakasakit, at pagkamatay ni Hesukristo.
EN: Lenten chanting of the Passion of Christ
The OG Lenten soundtrack. It's that marathon chanting session you hear from a neighbor's house during Holy Week, usually fueled by endless coffee and tinapay. It's a religious tradition, a community gathering, and a test of vocal endurance all rolled into one. Think of it as a holy karaoke session that lasts for hours, sometimes days.
From Tagalog 'basa' (to read). The 'pa-' prefix indicates a request or a communal activity.
ROOT MEANING: to read
Specifically refers to the Catholic Holy Week tradition in the Philippines. Not to be confused with the verb 'pabasa' (to have someone read something).
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🇵🇭 Naimbitahan kami sa pabasa sa bahay nina Aling Nena.
🇺🇸 We were invited to the pabasa at Aling Nena's house.
🇵🇭 Naghanda sila ng meryenda para sa mga kalahok sa pabasa.
🇺🇸 They prepared snacks for the participants of the Lenten chanting.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.