Usage Note
Mitra is borrowed from Spanish mitra and refers to the tall ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and abbots during liturgical rites. The term is used in formal Catholic ecclesiastical contexts and is familiar to Filipinos who attend solemn masses or follow religious ceremonies closely.
Examples
" Maganda ang mitra ng obispo. "
Natural Translation
The bishop's miter is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the miter of-the bishop.
" Suot ng obispo ang kanyang mitra habang nagmimisa. "
Natural Translation
The bishop wore his/her miter while celebrating mass.
Literal Translation
Worn of-the bishop the his/her miter while celebrating-mass.
" Bago magsimula ang seremonya, marahang isinuot ng obispo ang kanyang mitra habang nakatayo sa harap ng altar. "
Natural Translation
Before the ceremony began, the bishop gently put on his miter while standing in front of the altar.
Literal Translation
Before begin the ceremony, gently put-on of-the bishop the his miter while standing in front of altar.
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