Asuwang (en. Witch)

/a-su-wang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A creature in Filipino mythology that has the ability to shapeshift and often brings misfortune.

The asuwang is known for its ability to transform into different animal forms.

Ang asuwang ay kilala sa kanyang kakayahang magpalit anyo sa iba't ibang anyo ng hayop.

A type of evil spirit that travels at night to suck blood or life from people.

According to legend, the asuwang often lurks in the dark corners of villages.

Ayon sa alamat, ang asuwang ay madalas na nag-aabang sa mga tao sa madidilim na sulok ng mga barangay.

Derived from the word 'asong' meaning dog, and 'wang' which refers to spirits.

You are an asuwang!

A phrase used to express fear or suspicion towards a person with bad intentions.

Asuwang ka!

story

Narratives that refer to experiences or legends about asuwang.

kuwento

spirit of the mound

A being in Filipino folklore considered the guardian of mounds, often having stories related to asuwang.

nuno sa punso

A monster or ghost from folklore or urban legends.

I walked alone in the forest and I thought that maybe there's an asuwang watching me.

Naglakad ako mag-isa sa gubat at naisip ko na baka may asuwang na nagmamasid sa akin.

A person with a bad attitude, often mentioned in anger or teasing.

Oh man, he's really like an asuwang the way he thinks.

Naku, siya talaga, parang asuwang kung makapag-isip.

Doing strange things or having secretive activities.

That neighbor of ours is like an asuwang; no one knows what he's doing in his house.

Yung kapitbahay namin, parang asuwang, hindi alam kung anong ginagawa sa bahay nila.