Anito (en. Spirit)

/aˈnito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A spirit or ancestor's soul that is worshiped or recognized by indigenous people.

The spirits are part of the tradition of many indigenous cultures.

Ang mga anito ay bahagi ng tradisyon ng maraming katutubong kultura.

A form of god or goddess that possesses power over nature.

In their belief, the spirit brings rain and good harvest.

Sa kanilang paniniwala, ang anito ay nagbibigay ng ulan at mabuting ani.

A symbol of unity and protection of ancestors.

Respecting the spirits connects people to their history.

Ang paggalang sa mga anito ay nag-uugnay sa mga tao sa kanilang kasaysayan.

From the root word 'ani' meaning body or spirit.

Worship the spirits

Performing rituals to pay respect to spirits or gods.

Sumamba sa anito

Ancestors' spirit

Spirit of the ancestors who are recognized and respected.

Anito ng mga ninuno

ritual

A set of practices or actions related to worship or reverence.

ritwal

sacred

Having high respect or being sacred in the context of religion.

sacred

girl or girlfriend

Who’s that girl (or girlfriend) you’re always with?

Sino 'yang anito mo na kasama mo lagi?

spirit or soul

It feels like there’s a spirit in our house, it’s so eerie.

Parang may anito sa bahay namin, ang eerie ng feeling.

mystery or something unexplainable

The mystery of his life, nobody knows.

Yung anito ng buhay niya, walang nakakaalam.