osana
osána with stress marks
hosanna; exclamation of praise
Usage Note
Osana comes from Hebrew 'hoshana' via Spanish and Latin liturgical usage and is used primarily in Catholic and Christian worship, especially during Palm Sunday processions and hymns. Outside of religious contexts it can be used figuratively to express enthusiastic public acclaim or celebration.
Examples
" Umawit kami ng osana. "
Natural Translation
We sang hosanna.
Literal Translation
Sang we of hosanna.
" Umawit ng osana ang mga tao sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The people in the church sang hosanna.
Literal Translation
Sang of hosanna the people in church.
" Tuwing Linggo ng Palaspas, umaalingawngaw ang osana sa loob ng simbahan habang iwinawagayway ng mga tao ang kanilang mga palaspas. "
Natural Translation
Every Palm Sunday, the hosanna echoes inside the church while the people wave their palm fronds.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday of Palm, echoes the hosanna in inside of church while waving by the people the their palm-fronds.
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