komunyon
komunyón with stress marks
communion
Usage Note
Komunyon is a Spanish loanword (from comunión) referring primarily to the Catholic sacrament of Holy Communion, one of the most practiced rituals in the Philippines. Unang Komunyon (First Communion) is a major family milestone celebrated with gatherings and formal attire.
Examples
" Bukas ang komunyon ng kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling's communion is tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Tomorrow the communion of sibling my.
" Ngayong Linggo ang Unang Komunyon ng aking pamangkin. "
Natural Translation
My niece's First Communion is this Sunday.
Literal Translation
This-Sunday the First Communion of-the my niece.
" Pagkatapos ng Misa, nagtipon ang buong pamilya para ipagdiwang ang Unang Komunyon ng bunso naming anak. "
Natural Translation
After the Mass, the whole family gathered to celebrate the First Communion of our youngest child.
Literal Translation
After of Mass, gathered the whole family to celebrate the First Communion of youngest our child.
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