Aswangin (en. To be made like an aswang)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To transform a person into something resembling an aswang as a vision or an unseen entity.

His grandmother said that people can be made like an aswang when under a bad omen.

Sinasabi ng kanyang lola na ang mga tao ay maaaring aswangin kapag nasa ilalim ng isang masamang perang.

To adopt characteristics of an aswang related to fear or myth.

Maria was afraid that she might be made like an aswang by her neighbors.

Natakot si Maria na baka siya'y aswangin ng kanyang mga kapitbahay.

From the word 'aswang', a mythical creature in Filipino folklore.

made like an aswang at night

Refers to beings that seem like an aswang during the night.

aswangin ng gabi

aswang

A type of mythical creature attributed to instilling fear in people.

aswang

Liar or unbelievable

What you're saying sounds like a lie; I haven't seen anything.

Parang aswang 'yang sinasabi mo, wala naman akong nakita.

Someone who loves gossip

You sound like a gossip; you are always paying attention to other people's lives!

Ikaw, parang aswang ka, lagi kang nakatutok sa buhay ng iba!

A person who often pretends or deceives

Oh no, don't believe him, he’s just pretending!

Naku, huwag kang maniniwala sa kanya, aswang lang 'yan!