simba
simbá with stress marks
mass; religious service; to go to church
Usage Note
Simba is the root word for attending a religious service, most commonly used in the verb magsimba. It also serves as the basis for the word simbahan (church), highlighting the importance of the weekly mass in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Magsisimba kami bukas. "
Natural Translation
We will go to church tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Will-attend-mass we tomorrow.
" May simba ba ngayon? "
Natural Translation
Is there a mass today?
Literal Translation
There is mass today?
" Tuwing Linggo ng umaga, nagsisimba ang buong pamilya bago kumain ng almusal sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday morning, the whole family goes to mass before eating breakfast out.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday of morning, attend-mass the whole family before eat [object] breakfast outside.
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