monsenyor
monsenyór with stress marks
monsignor
Usage Note
Monsenyor is an honorary title for certain Catholic clergy above the rank of priest, borrowed from Spanish monseñor via Italian monsignore. In the Philippines the title carries social prestige and is used respectfully both in formal church settings and in everyday direct address.
Examples
" Dumalaw ang monsenyor sa amin. "
Natural Translation
The monsignor visited us.
Literal Translation
Visited the monsignor to us.
" Nagbigay ng basbas ang monsenyor pagkatapos ng mahabang seremonya. "
Natural Translation
The monsignor gave a blessing after the long ceremony.
Literal Translation
Gave of blessing the monsignor after of long ceremony.
" Bago magsimula ang misa, ipinakilala ng pari ang bagong monsenyor na maglilingkod sa aming parokya. "
Natural Translation
Before the mass began, the priest introduced the new monsignor who will serve our parish.
Literal Translation
Before begin the mass, introduced by-the priest the new monsignor that will-serve in our parish.
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