mangaral
To preach in Tagalog is mangaral.
The word mangaral is used to mean giving a sermon or preaching. In religious contexts, the phrase Magpahayag ng Salita ng Diyos is a formal way to say 'to proclaim the Word of God'.
Meaning: give a sermon (verb)
Did you know?
- The root aral shares a historical connection to the Sanskrit word ācārya, which refers to a highly respected spiritual teacher or preceptor.
- In a modern conversational context, if someone is 'preaching' to you in an annoying way, you might use mangaral to imply they are acting like a lecturing parent.
- The formal phrase Magpahayag ng Salita ng Diyos uses the word pahayag, which can also mean a 'manifesto' or 'official announcement' in a political context.
Examples in context
- Ang mga pari ang nagpapahayag ng Salita ng Diyos tuwing Linggo.The priests preach the Word of God every Sunday.
- Mangaral ang pastor sa simbahan.The pastor preaches in the church.
- Gusto niyang mangaral tungkol sa pag-ibig.He wants to preach about love.
- Mahusay siyang mangaral sa harap ng maraming tao.She preaches well in front of many people.
Example conversation
Juan and Jasmine are discussing their church activities.
- JuanJasmine, gusto mo bang mangaral ngayon?Jasmine, do you want to preach today?
- JasmineHindi ko pa kaya, Juan.I can't do it yet, Juan.
- JuanKailan ka ba handang mangaral?When will you be ready to preach?
- JasmineSiguro sa susunod na buwan.Maybe next month.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mangaral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
