EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
a mythical creature (half-human, half-horse)...
for the nineteenth; something intended for the nin...
universal; for all; general...
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.
/tig-BA-lang/
FIL: Isang nilalang sa mitolohiyang Pilipino na may katawan ng tao at ulo at mga paa ng kabayo, na kilalang naninirahan sa mga puno ng balete at nagliligaw ng mga manlalakbay.
EN: a mythical creature (half-human, half-horse)
The original prankster of Philippine folklore. This tall, creepy horse-man will lead you in circles in the forest until you wear your shirt inside out to break the spell. Think of it as the ultimate "wrong turn" GPS from hell.
A well-known figure in Philippine mythology. Often used to scare children from wandering off alone.
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🇵🇭 Ayon sa alamat, kailangan mong baligtarin ang iyong damit para hindi ka maligaw ng tigbalang.
🇺🇸 According to legend, you need to wear your shirt inside out so you won't be led astray by a tigbalang.
🇵🇭 Kinatatakutan ang mga puno ng balete dahil diumano'y tirahan ito ng mga tigbalang at iba pang engkanto.
🇺🇸 Balete trees are feared because they are said to be the home of tigbalangs and other supernatural beings.
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.