Usage Note
Mongha is borrowed from Spanish monja and refers specifically to a nun, often one living in a cloister under strict religious vows. In the Philippines, Augustinian Recollect and Carmelite communities are among the best-known cloistered groups, and the word is used respectfully in religious contexts.
Examples
" Mongha ang kapatid niya. "
Natural Translation
Her sister is a cloistered nun.
Literal Translation
Cloistered-nun the sibling her.
" Ang aking tiyahin ay nagdesisyong maging isang mongha at manirahan sa kumbento. "
Natural Translation
My aunt decided to become a cloistered nun and live in the convent.
Literal Translation
The my aunt is decided to-become one cloistered-nun and to-live in convent.
" Bagaman gusto ng kaniyang pamilyang magpakasal siya, pinili niyang maging mongha at italaga ang buong buhay sa panalangin sa loob ng kumbento. "
Natural Translation
Although her family wanted her to marry, she chose to become a cloistered nun and devote her whole life to prayer inside the convent.
Literal Translation
Although want of her family-link to-marry she, chose she-link to-become cloistered-nun and to-devote the whole life to prayer in inside of convent.
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