kandelabra
kandelábra with stress marks
branched candlestick
Usage Note
Kandelabra is a Spanish loanword for a multi-armed decorative candleholder used in churches, formal dining rooms, and ceremonial settings. In Philippine Catholic churches, large kandelabra are prominent altar fixtures used during Masses and religious feasts, though the word rarely appears in casual everyday speech.
Examples
" May kandelabra sa altar. "
Natural Translation
There is a candelabra on the altar.
Literal Translation
Has candelabra on-the altar.
" Maganda ang malaking gintong kandelabra sa harap ng altar. "
Natural Translation
The large golden branched candlestick in front of the altar was beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the large golden branched candlestick in-the front of-the altar.
" Tuwing may misa, sinisindihan ng sakristan ang mga kandila sa lumang gintong kandelabra na minana pa noong panahon ng Espanyol. "
Natural Translation
Every time there is a Mass, the sacristan lights the candles on the old golden candelabra inherited from the Spanish era.
Literal Translation
Every-time has Mass, lights the sacristan the candles on-the old golden candelabra that inherited still from time of Spanish.
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