EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to bewitch; to cast a spell on...
to be in a tight spot; to be short of money...
to be torn; to get ripped...
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.
/ku-LA-min/
FIL: Ang paggamit ng kulam upang magdulot ng pinsala o sakit sa isang tao; ang pagiging target ng isang pangkukulam.
EN: to bewitch; to cast a spell on
The verb form of 'kulam.' This is what you threaten to do when you're feeling extra vengeful (jokingly, of course... or not?). 'Sa sobrang inis ko sa kanya, parang gusto ko siyang ipakulam!' The receiving end is 'kinulam' (was bewitched). It's the ultimate 'curse you!' in the Filipino context.
ROOT MEANING: witchcraft; sorcery; hex
An object-focused verb. The person being bewitched is the object of the verb.
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🇵🇭 May kakayahan daw ang mangkukulam na kulamin ang sinumang nais niya.
🇺🇸 They say a sorcerer has the ability to bewitch anyone they want.
🇵🇭 Binalaan siya na baka kulamin siya ng kanyang kaaway.
🇺🇸 He was warned that his enemy might cast a spell on him.
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.