linh mục
Definition
- Noun:
- Priest: A religious minister in the Catholic Church, ordained to perform sacred rituals, lead worship, administer sacraments, and provide spiritual guidance to a parish community.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Linh mục đang cử hành thánh lễ. (The priest is celebrating Mass.)
- Chúng tôi xin lời khuyên từ vị linh mục. (We asked for advice from the priest.)
- Linh mục quản xứ rất được giáo dân yêu mến. (The parish priest is well-loved by the congregation.)
Advanced Usage
- The term specifically denotes a cleric within the Catholic tradition. It is not a general term for all Christian clergy.
- "Linh mục đoàn": The presbyterium or body of priests serving a diocese under a bishop.
- Linh mục đoàn gặp gỡ Đức Giám mục. (The presbyterium met with the Bishop.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giáo sĩ (n): Clergyman, a broader term for Christian clergy.
- Cha (n): Father, a common respectful title and form of address for a priest.
- Chúng con cảm ơn Cha. (We thank you, Father.)
- Mục sư (n): Pastor, a term typically used for Protestant ministers.
Synonyms
- Clergyman: A male religious leader.
- Father: A title for a priest.
- Presbyter: A formal term for an ordained elder or priest.
Related Idioms
- "Ăn nói như linh mục giảng đạo": To speak persuasively or solemnly, like a priest preaching.
- Ông ấy thuyết phục mọi người, ăn nói như linh mục giảng đạo. (He persuaded everyone, speaking as solemnly as a priest giving a sermon.)