Usage Note
Diyos is a Spanish loanword for God that appears throughout Filipino daily speech, most frequently in exclamations like Diyos ko to express shock or surprise and Salamat sa Diyos to give thanks. These phrases reflect how deeply Catholic faith is woven into everyday Filipino expression.
Examples
" Salamat sa Diyos. "
Natural Translation
Thank God.
Literal Translation
Thanks to God.
" Manalig tayo sa Diyos. "
Natural Translation
Let us believe in God.
Literal Translation
Believe we in God.
" Sa tuwing nahihirapan ako, nananalangin ako sa Diyos upang humingi ng lakas at gabay. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I'm struggling, I pray to God to ask for strength and guidance.
Literal Translation
At every having-difficulty I, praying I to God in-order ask of strength and guidance.
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