Engkanto (en. Enchanted being)

ɛŋˈkɐnto

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A creature or spirit in Philippine mythology with supernatural power.

People believe that the fairy is bringing good luck to the towns.

Naniniwala ang mga tao na ang engkanto ay nagdadala ng suwerte sa mga bayan.

A beautiful creature that is often associated with nature.

Many myths revolve around the forest guardians.

Maraming alamat ang umiikot tungkol sa engkantong nagbabantay sa kagubatan.

Spirit that often appears in the form of a person or animal.

Adults refer to the fairy as guardians of the secrets of nature.

Tinutukoy ng mga matatanda ang engkanto bilang mga tagapangalaga ng mga lihim ng kalikasan.

Derived from the Spanish word 'encanto' meaning 'charm' or 'enchantment'.

Child of the enchantment

A person said to have connections with enchanted beings or supernatural entities.

Bata ng engkanto

legend

A narrative or story that recounts the deeds of heroes, gods, and beings in Philippine mythology.

alamat

mythology

The study or system of legends and stories about gods and enchanted beings.

mitolohiya

mystery or mythical being

It seems like there are enchantments here in the forest, because so many people have gone missing.

Parang may engkanto dito sa gubat, kasi ang daming nawalang tao.

cute or beautiful person

Who is this charmer? She's so beautiful!

Sino 'tong engkanto na 'to? Ang ganda niya!

creative or unusual thing

He was able to invent a whimsical piece using recycled materials.

Nakapag-imbento siya ng isang engkanto gamit ang mga recycled na material.