Pagtuo

religion; faith; belief; creednoun

Alternative meanings

A system of beliefs, practices, and values related to the sacred, God, gods, spirituality, or a faith community. It can also refer to personal faith or a deep conviction.

Pronunciation

pag-TOO-oh

Root and affixes

Formed with pag- and tuo, to believe. Pagtuo can mean faith, belief, creed, or religion. Relihiyon is also used as a direct loanword for religion.

Variants or conjugations

religion; belief; faith; creed; worship; church; sect

Related words and expressions

God; church; worship; prayer; spirituality; belief system; cult; community

Meaning and usage notes

Pagtuo is useful when religion is understood as faith or a belief system. Relihiyon is more direct for religion as an institution or formal category. Pagsimba refers more to worship or religious practice.