EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
love potion, charm, spell...
morgue...
morphine...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Isang uri ng agimat, dasal, o inumin na pinaniniwalaang may kapangyarihang magpa-ibig sa isang tao.
EN: love potion, charm, spell
The OG 'pa-fall' technique. Before DMs, there was **gayuma**. It's a magic spell or potion to make your crush fall for you. Today's gayuma? A good-paying job, a great sense of humor, and dropping a fire selfie. 'Parang ginayuma mo ako' is the ultimate compliment for someone's irresistible charm.
Possibly from Sanskrit 'kama' (love, desire).
Often associated with folklore, traditional healers (albularyo), and superstition.
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🇵🇭 Pinainom daw niya ng gayuma ang lalaki kaya ito nahumaling sa kanya.
🇺🇸 They say she made the man drink a love potion, which is why he became infatuated with her.
🇵🇭 Ang ngiti niya ay parang gayuma na nakakaakit.
🇺🇸 Her smile is like a charm that is captivating.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.