From root: dalangin
Usage Note
Pandalangin describes objects specifically designed for prayer, such as aklat-pandalangin for a prayer book.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng aklat na pandalangin. "
Natural Translation
I bought a prayer book.
Literal Translation
Bought I of book that for-prayer.
" Ito ang aming silid na pandalangin. "
Natural Translation
This is our room for prayer.
Literal Translation
This the our room that for-prayer.
" Ang lumang silid na pandalangin sa kombento ay pinananatiling tahimik upang hindi maistorbo ang mga madreng nagninilay. "
Natural Translation
The old prayer room in the convent is kept quiet so that the meditating nuns are not disturbed.
Literal Translation
The old room that for-prayer at convent is kept quiet so-that not disturbed the nuns meditating.
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