imbokasyon
imbokasyón with stress marks
invocation
Usage Note
Imbokasyon is borrowed from Spanish 'invocación' and refers to a prayer or appeal to a deity or spirit at the opening of a formal event. It is common in Catholic school programs and graduation ceremonies.
Examples
" Nagsimula sa imbokasyon ang misa. "
Natural Translation
The mass began with an invocation.
Literal Translation
Began with invocation the mass.
" Nagsimula ang programa sa imbokasyon. "
Natural Translation
The program began with an invocation.
Literal Translation
Began the program with-the invocation.
" Bago magsalita ang punong-guro, nanguna sa imbokasyon ang isang mag-aaral upang humingi ng patnubay para sa programa. "
Natural Translation
Before the principal spoke, a student led the invocation to ask for guidance over the program.
Literal Translation
Before speak the principal, led the invocation the one student to ask for guidance for the program.
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