From root: simba
Usage Note
Pagsimba is a common Sunday tradition for many families, usually followed by a meal or a trip to the mall.
Examples
" Tuwing Linggo ang pagsimba namin. "
Natural Translation
Our churchgoing is every Sunday.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday the act-of-attending-mass our.
" Ang pagsimba ay mahalaga. "
Natural Translation
Going to mass is important.
Literal Translation
The act of attending mass is important.
" Bahagi ng aming tradisyon ang pagsimba tuwing umaga ng Linggo bago kami magsama-samang mag-almusal. "
Natural Translation
Going to mass every Sunday morning before we all have breakfast together is part of our tradition.
Literal Translation
Part of our tradition the act-of-attending-mass every morning of Sunday before we together-as-one breakfast.
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