dasal
dasál with stress marks
prayer
Usage Note
Dasal is an everyday Tagalog word for prayer, used across religious traditions. Phrases like magdasal (to pray) and panalangin are closely related. It is deeply embedded in Filipino daily life — many families begin meals and end evenings with a dasal, and it is central to Catholic and folk religious practice.
Examples
" Sabay tayong magdasal. "
Natural Translation
Let's pray together.
Literal Translation
Together we pray.
" Isang maikling dasal ang kailangan. "
Natural Translation
A short prayer is needed.
Literal Translation
One short that prayer the need.
" Bago matulog, lagi kaming nagtitipon upang magsabi ng isang dasal para sa kaligtasan ng buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Before sleeping, we always gather to say a prayer for the safety of the whole family.
Literal Translation
Before sleep, always we gather in-order to-say of one prayer for the safety of whole family.
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