Heswita
Heswíta with stress marks
Jesuit
Usage Note
Heswita is the Tagalog rendering of 'Jesuit', referring to a member of the Society of Jesus. The Jesuits were among the most influential religious orders in colonial Philippines, founding schools and universities such as the Ateneo de Manila, and the term is used in both historical and contemporary religious contexts.
Examples
" Pari siyang Heswita. "
Natural Translation
He is a Jesuit priest.
Literal Translation
Priest he Jesuit.
" Maraming Heswita ang nagtatrabaho sa mga paaralan sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
Many Jesuits work in schools in the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Many Jesuits work in schools in Philippines.
" Itinatag ng mga Heswita ang ilan sa pinakalumang paaralan sa bansa, kabilang na ang Ateneo de Manila. "
Natural Translation
The Jesuits founded some of the oldest schools in the country, including the Ateneo de Manila.
Literal Translation
Founded by-the Jesuits the some of oldest schools in country, included already the Ateneo de Manila.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
How to Say Sorry in Tagalog: Patawad vs Pasensya
How to say sorry in Tagalog: patawad, pasensya na, and paumanhin compared on a simple severity-and-formality ladder so you pick the right word every time.
Is Tagalog Hard to Learn? An Honest Answer
Tagalog takes around 1,100 hours to reach professional proficiency. Here is what is easy, what is hard, and what to expect at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Tagalog Numbers 1-100: Counting, Time & Money Explained
Learn Tagalog numbers 1-100 and beyond. Master both native and Spanish-derived counting systems, plus telling time, reading prices, and ordinals.
Tagalog Root Words: Learn a Few Hundred, Understand Thousands
Tagalog root words unlock vocabulary fast: learn a few hundred and recognize thousands. Real word families, examples, and a practical study strategy.