bahay-pari
báhay-pári with stress marks
convent
Usage Note
Bahay-pari literally means 'priest's house' and historically referred to the convento — the residence attached to a Catholic parish church. During the Spanish colonial period the convento was often the administrative and social center of a town. Historic bahay-pari structures survive in many Philippine towns and are now heritage landmarks.
Examples
" Malapit ang bahay-pari sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The convent is near the church.
Literal Translation
Near the convent to church.
" Ang lumang bahay-pari sa bayan ay ginawang museo. "
Natural Translation
The old convent in the town was turned into a museum.
Literal Translation
The old convent in-the town was-made-into museum.
" Ang lumang bahay-pari na itinayo noong panahon ng Espanyol ay naging tahanan ng mga pari at sentro ng buhay-bayan sa loob ng maraming taon. "
Natural Translation
The old convent built during the Spanish period became the home of the priests and the center of town life for many years.
Literal Translation
The old convent that was-built during period of Spanish became home of-the priests and center of town-life within of many years.
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