vigil in Tagalog
lamay
/ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/
vigil in Tagalog: lamay. In English, vigil means an instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
Tagalog words for vigil
- keeping awake
- lamay
English meaning of vigil
- noun An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
- noun A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
- noun The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
- noun A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
vigil in a sentence
- His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.
- The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.
Synonyms of vigil
vigil in other languages
Questions about vigil in Tagalog
- What is the meaning of vigil in Tagalog?
- Vigil in Tagalog is lamay.
- Ano ang vigil sa Tagalog?
- Vigil: lamay.
- What does vigil mean in English?
- Vigil means an instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
Source and license
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