oblasyon
oblasyón with stress marks
oblation; offering or sacrifice
Usage Note
Oblasyon is borrowed from Spanish oblación and refers in Catholic liturgy to the offering of gifts — particularly the bread and wine presented during Mass. It is also famously the name of the iconic nude male statue at the University of the Philippines, symbolizing selfless service to the nation.
Examples
" Iniharap nila ang oblasyon sa altar. "
Natural Translation
They presented the oblation at the altar.
Literal Translation
Presented they the oblation at altar.
" Isang taimtim na oblasyon ang kanilang ginawa. "
Natural Translation
They made a solemn oblation.
Literal Translation
One solemn oblation the their did.
" Sa gitna ng Misa, marangal na iniharap ng mga deboto ang oblasyon ng tinapay at alak bilang simbolo ng kanilang pananampalataya. "
Natural Translation
In the middle of the Mass, the devotees solemnly presented the oblation of bread and wine as a symbol of their faith.
Literal Translation
In middle of Mass, solemnly presented by devotees the oblation of bread and wine as symbol of their faith.
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