kapilya
kapílya with stress marks
chapel
Usage Note
Kapilya is a Spanish loanword for a small Catholic chapel, typically found in barangays, schools, hospitals, or large estates. It serves as the spiritual heart of many small Filipino communities, hosting daily prayers, novenas, and local religious celebrations.
Examples
" Nagdasal kami sa kapilya. "
Natural Translation
We prayed at the chapel.
Literal Translation
Prayed we at-the chapel.
" Nagdasal kami sa kapilya bago umalis. "
Natural Translation
We prayed at the chapel before leaving.
Literal Translation
Prayed we at-the chapel before leaving.
" Tuwing umaga, dumadalaw ang mga matatanda sa kapilya ng barangay para magnobena bago magtrabaho. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the elderly visit the barangay chapel to pray the novena before going to work.
Literal Translation
Every morning, visit the elderly the chapel of barangay for pray-novena before work.
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