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    Aswang (en. Vampire/ghoul)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A creature in Philippine mythology known as an evil spirit or monster.
    In stories, it is often told that the aswang becomes human during the day and turns into a monster at night.
    Sa mga kwento, madalas isinasalaysay na ang aswang ay nagiging tao sa araw at nagiging halimaw sa gabi.
    The aswang is often described as capable of disguising as a human and has a tendency to roam at night.
    Elders say that the aswang converses with people to mingle with them and deceive.
    Sabi ng matatanda, ang aswang ay nag-uusap sa mga tao upang makisama sa kanila at manlinlang.
    The aswang is a symbol of fear and caution in communities.
    The story of the aswang is often used to teach discipline and obedience to the youth.
    Madalas na ginagamit ang kwento ng aswang upang ituro ang disiplina at pagsunod sa mga kabataan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    You're an aswang!
    A type of teasing indicating that someone has bad behavior.
    Aswang ka!

    Related Words

    enchanted being
    Another type of supernatural being commonly found in folklore.
    engkanto
    witch
    A person capable of casting evil spirits or causing harm using magic.
    mangkukulam

    Slang Meanings

    A fierce monster or ghost from stories
    That might be an aswang, don't go out at night.
    Baka aswang 'yan, huwag kang lalabas ng gabi.
    A person with strange or scary behavior
    Our neighbor seems like an aswang, always whispering to himself.
    Yung kapitbahay namin, parang aswang, palaging may binubulungan.
    Describing someone who is deceitful
    My classmate is like an aswang when it comes to grades, always coming out on top.
    Ang kaklase ko, aswang 'yan pagdating sa grades, laging nakaka-overall.