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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

  1. noun An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
  2. noun A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
  3. noun The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
  4. noun A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

Full definition of vigil

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.

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