From root: samba
Usage Note
Pagsamba is the general term for the act of showing reverence to a deity. It can be used for both personal and communal acts of devotion.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagsamba sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Worship is important to us.
Literal Translation
Important the worship to us.
" Ang Linggo ay araw ng pagsamba. "
Natural Translation
Sunday is a day of worship.
Literal Translation
The Sunday is day of worship.
" Bahagi ng aming kultura ang pagsamba na ginagawa hindi lamang sa simbahan kundi pati na rin sa tahanan. "
Natural Translation
Worship is part of our culture, done not only in church but also at home.
Literal Translation
Part of our culture the worship that done not only in-the church but also in-the home.
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