krusipiho
krusipího with stress marks
crucifix
Usage Note
Krusipiho, from Spanish 'crucifijo', refers to a cross bearing the image of Jesus Christ and is found in Filipino Catholic homes, churches, and worn as jewelry. Crucifixes are treated as blessed objects of deep reverence, and during Holy Week elaborate ones become central to religious processions.
Examples
" May krusipiho sa aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
There is a crucifix in our house.
Literal Translation
Has crucifix in our house.
" May krusipiho sa dingding na ipinagkaloob ng aming lola. "
Natural Translation
There is a crucifix on the wall given by our grandmother.
Literal Translation
Has crucifix on wall the-one-given by-the our grandmother.
" Tuwing Mahal na Araw, dinadala ng mga deboto ang malalaking krusipiho sa prusisyon bilang tanda ng kanilang panata. "
Natural Translation
During Holy Week, the devotees carry the large crucifixes in the procession as a sign of their vow.
Literal Translation
Every Holy Day, carried by-the devotees the large crucifixes in-the procession as sign of their vow.
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