Bululusan (en. Guardian spirit)

/bu.lu.lu.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for a spirit that guards a person or a place.
He has a bululusan that protects his home.
Siya ay may bululusan na nagtatanggol sa kanyang tahanan.
An ancestral spirit that cares for and protects people.
People believe that their bululusan provides protection.
Pinaniniwalaan ng mga tao na ang kanilang bululusan ay nagbibigay ng proteksyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a guardian spirit
has protection from the spirit
may bululusan

Related Words

babaylan
A person who has the ability to connect and communicate with spirits.
babaylan
superstitions
Beliefs or customs related to spirits or the supernatural.
pamahiin

Slang Meanings

Quickly finish or get through a task
As long as you have determination, you can get through that!
Basta't may determination ka, bululusan mo 'yan!
Fearlessly facing challenges
No matter the challenge, he/she will face it head-on!
Kahit anong pagsubok, bululusan lang siya!
As long as we can leave, it's fine
Alright, let's just get out of here!
Sige na, bululusan na tayo dito!