Usage Note
Letaniya comes from Spanish 'letanía' and refers to a litany — a series of prayers recited in Catholic worship. Figuratively, it is used to describe a tedious, repetitive list of complaints or requests, much as in English.
Examples
" Ang haba ng letaniya. "
Natural Translation
The litany is so long.
Literal Translation
The length of the litany.
" Mahaba ang letaniya niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her litany is long.
Literal Translation
Long the litany his/her.
" Bago matapos ang misa, dinasal ng pari ang buong letaniya habang nakaluhod ang mga tao. "
Natural Translation
Before the mass ended, the priest recited the entire litany while the people knelt.
Literal Translation
Before end the mass, prayed by-the-priest the whole litany while kneeling the people.
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