samba
sambá with stress marks
worship; adoration
Usage Note
Samba is the root word for religious adoration and is most commonly used in its verb form, sumamba, when referring to attending a church service or praying to a deity. In daily life, it signifies deep devotion and reflects the central role of faith in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Tapat ang samba niya sa Diyos. "
Natural Translation
His worship of God is sincere.
Literal Translation
Sincere the worship his to God.
" Taos-puso ang kanyang samba. "
Natural Translation
His/her worship is heartfelt.
Literal Translation
Whole-heart the his/her worship.
" Sa kanilang kultura, ang samba sa mga ninuno ay isang tradisyong ipinasa mula sa henerasyon hanggang henerasyon. "
Natural Translation
In their culture, the worship of ancestors is a tradition passed down from generation to generation.
Literal Translation
In their culture, the worship to the ancestors is a tradition passed-on from generation until generation.
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