salita
salitâ with stress marks
word (of God)
Usage Note
Salita generally means word or speech, but in a religious context it specifically refers to the Gospel or Holy Scriptures, especially in the phrase Salitâ ng Diyos. The diacritic on the final syllable marks the stress shift that signals this sacred register, heard frequently during Mass and worship services.
Examples
" Mahaba ang salitang ito. "
Natural Translation
This word is long.
Literal Translation
Long the word-[ligature] this.
" Makinig tayo sa salita ng Diyos. "
Natural Translation
Let us listen to the word of God.
Literal Translation
Listen we to word of God.
" Tuwing Linggo, nakikinig ang buong pamilya namin sa salita ng Diyos habang nagsisimba sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday, our whole family listens to the word of God while attending Mass at church.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday, listens the whole family our to word of God while attending-Mass at church.
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