EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
enchantment; supernatural being...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/en-KAN-to/
FIL: Isang pangkalahatang tawag sa mga mahiwagang nilalang o espiritu na hindi tao, tulad ng mga duwende, kapre, o diwata. Maaari ring tumukoy sa hiwaga o mahika mismo.
EN: enchantment; supernatural being
The general term for the squad of supernatural beings in Pinoy folklore. It's the umbrella category for everyone from the tiny duwende to the towering kapre. If something weird happens and you can't explain it, 'May enkanto siguro diyan' is the go-to explanation. It's the magic, the spell, the whole supernatural vibe.
Spanish 'encanto' (charm, enchantment)
Often used interchangeably with 'engkanto'. A general term for mythical creatures.
🇵🇭 Naniniwala ang mga matatanda na may enkanto sa malaking puno ng akasya.
🇺🇸 The elders believe there are supernatural beings in the large acacia tree.
🇵🇭 Tila may enkanto ang kanyang mga mata.
🇺🇸 It seems there's an enchantment in his/her eyes.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.