From root: simba
Usage Note
Masimbahin describes a person who is very devoted to attending mass regularly. This trait is often associated with the older generation in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Masimbahin ang nanay ko. "
Natural Translation
My mother is pious.
Literal Translation
Pious the mother my.
" Ang lola ko ay masimbahin. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is pious.
Literal Translation
The grandmother my is pious.
" Bagaman abala siya sa trabaho buong linggo, masimbahin pa rin siya at hindi nakakaligtaan ang misa tuwing Linggo. "
Natural Translation
Although she is busy with work all week, she is still devout and never misses mass every Sunday.
Literal Translation
Although busy she at work whole week, pious still also she and not forgotten the mass every Sunday.
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