Engkantador (en. Enchanter)

/ɛŋ.kɐn.tɐ.dɔr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with the power or ability to recognize and communicate with spirits or supernatural beings.
He is considered an enchanter in their community because of his ability to heal.
Siya ay tinuturing na isang engkantador sa kanilang komunidad, dahil sa kanyang kakayahang manggamot.
A person who uses magic or rituals to obtain favors from supernatural beings.
The enchanter held a ceremony to ask for a good harvest.
Ang engkantador ay nagdaos ng seremonya upang hilingin ang magandang ani.

Etymology

From the word 'engkanto' meaning supernatural being.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enchanter of animals
An enchanter who has the ability to communicate with animals.
engkantador ng mga hayop

Related Words

enkanto
A supernatural being or spirit in Filipino mythology.
engkanto
magic
The use of strange powers or knowledge to create changes or results.
mahika

Slang Meanings

Mystery or being with magical abilities.
That guy seems like an engkantador, because something unusual always happens around him.
Parang engkantador 'yang guy na 'yan, kasi laging may nangyayaring kakaiba sa paligid niya.
A mysterious person or someone with charm in courting.
You're really good at flirting, it's like you're an engkantador in winning the hearts of girls.
Ang galing mong makili, parang engkantador ka sa pagkuha sa puso ng mga chicks.