hermana
hermána with stress marks
sister; religious person
Usage Note
Hermana comes from Spanish 'hermana' and in the Philippines refers both to Roman Catholic nuns and to a woman who serves as head of a religious confraternity during a fiesta. It carries a tone of respect and religious association rooted in the country's deep Catholic heritage.
Examples
" Mabait ang hermana namin. "
Natural Translation
Our hermana is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the sister our.
" Kausap niya ang hermana. "
Natural Translation
He/She is talking to the sister.
Literal Translation
Talking he/she the sister.
" Bawat taon, ang hermana ng kapilya ang siyang namumuno sa paghahanda ng prusisyon tuwing kapistahan. "
Natural Translation
Every year, the hermana of the chapel is the one who leads the preparations for the procession during the fiesta.
Literal Translation
Every year, the sister of-the chapel the one leading in-the preparation of-the procession every fiesta.
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