From root: samba
Usage Note
Mananamba is a person who participates in acts of worship or is a devotee of a religion. It identifies the person performing the action of the root.
Examples
" Masugid na mananamba si Tito Ben. "
Natural Translation
Uncle Ben is a devoted worshipper.
Literal Translation
Devoted worshipper Uncle Ben.
" Maraming mananamba ang dumalo. "
Natural Translation
Many worshippers attended.
Literal Translation
Many worshippers attended.
" Bawat Linggo ng umaga, dumarami ang mga mananamba na nagtitipon sa luma ngunit magandang simbahan sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday morning, the worshippers gathering in the old but beautiful town church grow in number.
Literal Translation
Each Sunday of morning, increase the worshippers who-gather in the old but beautiful church in town.
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