seminarista
seminarísta with stress marks
seminarian
Usage Note
Seminarista refers to a young man studying for the Catholic priesthood in a seminary. Given the Philippines' deep Catholic heritage, seminarians hold a respected place in communities. The word is also used in classic Filipino literature and plays as a character archetype representing faith, temptation, and social aspiration.
Examples
" Seminarista ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My brother is a seminarian.
Literal Translation
Seminarian the sibling my.
" Siya ay isang seminarista na nag-aaral mabuti. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a seminarian who is studying well.
Literal Translation
He/She is a seminarian that studying well.
" Bago naging pari ang aming kura, naging seminarista muna siya sa loob ng pitong mahabang taon. "
Natural Translation
Before our parish priest became a priest, he was first a seminarian for seven long years.
Literal Translation
Before became priest the our parish-priest, became seminarian first he inside of seven long year.
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