glorya
glórya with stress marks
glory
Usage Note
Glorya comes from Spanish gloria and is used primarily in religious and ceremonial contexts — praising God, honoring saints, or describing heavenly splendor. In secular use it can also express triumph or great honor, though the religious register dominates.
Examples
" Sa glorya ng Diyos, nanalangin sila. "
Natural Translation
In the glory of God, they prayed.
Literal Translation
In-the glory of-the God, prayed they.
" Sa glorya ng Diyos, nagpasalamat sila. "
Natural Translation
In the glory of God, they gave thanks.
Literal Translation
In-the glory of-the God, gave-thanks they.
" Inawit ng mga mananampalataya ang papuri sa glorya ng Diyos habang nagniningning ang mga kandila sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The faithful sang praise to the glory of God while the candles glowed in the church.
Literal Translation
Sang by-the faithful the praise to-the glory of-the God while glowing the candles in-the church.
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