Engkantadora (en. Sorceress)
/eŋkanˈtadora/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who has the ability to enchant or perform magic.
People believe that the sorceress has the power to manifest unseen things.
Naniniwala ang mga tao na ang engkantadora ay may kapangyarihang makapagpahayag ng mga hindi nakikitang bagay.
A woman involved in rituals and ceremonies related to magic.
The sorceress taught ancient rituals to her students.
Ang engkantadora ay nagturo ng mga sinaunang ritwal sa kanyang mga estudyante.
A cultural term for women possessing supernatural abilities.
In some towns, sorceresses are regarded as protectors of the community.
Sa ilang bayan, ang mga engkantadora ay itinuturing na mga tagapagtanggol ng komunidad.
Etymology
From the word 'engkanto' meaning magic or supernatural being.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Need the help of the sorceress.
This implies a reliance on a magical figure for assistance.
Kailangan ng tulong ng engkantadora.
Related Words
enchanted being
A supernatural entity that has the ability to grant magic or occurrences.
engkanto
witchcraft
A form of magic often used to manipulate wishes or desires.
kulam
Slang Meanings
Like a fairy or enchantress, a woman with power over nature.
She's an enchantress, unusual things always happen around her.
Siyang engkantadora, laging may nagaganap na kakaiba sa paligid niya.
A woman whose beauty seems like it’s from a fairy tale.
She's so beautiful, like an enchantress at parties.
Ang ganda niya, para siyang engkantadora sa mga kasiyahan.
A woman who is into spirits or magic.
She always carries an amulet; she really looks like an enchantress.
Palagi siyang may dala-dalang amulet, mukhang engkantadora talaga.