EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
supernatural phenomenon, mystery...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ka-ba-ba-la-GHAN/
FIL: Isang pangyayari na hindi maipaliwanag ng agham o lohika; isang bagay na misteryoso, kataka-taka, o may kinalaman sa supernatural.
EN: supernatural phenomenon, mystery
This is the bread and butter of Halloween specials and "Magandang Gabi, Bayan." It's the white lady on Balete Drive, the sound of a baby crying in an empty house, or why your internet suddenly dies during a crucial online meeting. Any spooky or unexplainable event is a kababalaghan.
Reduplication of `ba` + `balaghan`. The root 'balaghan' itself is rare now, but the concept is preserved in this word and related to wonder or magic.
Strongly associated with the paranormal, folklore, and unexplained events.
🇵🇭 Puno ng kababalaghan ang lumang bahay sa dulo ng kalye.
🇺🇸 The old house at the end of the street is full of strange occurrences.
🇵🇭 Mahilig siyang manood ng mga palabas tungkol sa kababalaghan.
🇺🇸 He loves watching shows about supernatural phenomena.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.