orasyon
orasyón with stress marks
angelus; incantation; prayer
Usage Note
Orasyon is borrowed from Spanish 'oración' and uniquely straddles two worlds in Philippine culture: it refers both to the Angelus bell or prayer time at six in the evening and to folk magical chants or incantations used in folk healing. This dual use reflects the blending of Catholic devotion and indigenous belief systems that characterizes Philippine folk religion.
Examples
" Nagdarasal kami tuwing orasyon. "
Natural Translation
We pray during the angelus.
Literal Translation
Pray we every angelus.
" Tumigil sila sa pagtatrabaho nang marinig ang orasyon. "
Natural Translation
They stopped working when they heard the angelus.
Literal Translation
Stopped they in working when heard the angelus.
" Sa probinsya, marami pa ring tumitigil at nagdarasal pagsapit ng orasyon, samantalang sa lungsod ay halos nalimutan na ito. "
Natural Translation
In the province, many still stop and pray when the angelus comes, whereas in the city it has almost been forgotten.
Literal Translation
In province, many still stop and pray upon-arrival of angelus, whereas in city has almost forgotten already this.
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