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    Halimaw (en. Monster)

    /ha.li.maw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A being commonly regarded as frightening or strange.
    The monster is walking in the dark forest.
    Ang halimaw ay naglalakad sa madilim na gubat.
    A person capable of committing evil acts.
    He is not a monster, but his actions are like that of a monster.
    Hindi siya halimaw, ngunit ang kanyang mga gawa ay katulad ng sa isang halimaw.
    A creature with a large or frightening appearance.
    The movie featured a monster with many eyes.
    Ipinakita sa pelikula ang isang halimaw na may maraming mata.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'hali', which means to devour, combined with 'maw' referring to a creature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Monster in appearance
    A being with powers or abilities that are extremely frightening.
    Halimaw sa anyo

    Related Words

    ferocious
    A term referring to animals or beings with savage or fierce characteristics.
    mabangis
    cruel
    Refers to things that cause pain or fear.
    malupit

    Slang Meanings

    a scary or annoying creature
    That thing on the street is like a monster, it's huge!
    Parang halimaw yun sa kalsada, ang laki!
    a mythical creature like an aswang or evil spirit in folklore
    That might be a monster, that's what the elders say.
    Baka halimaw yan, mga ganyan ang sinasabi ng matatanda.
    a person who is aggressive or hot-headed
    That person is like a monster when they're angry.
    Grabe yun, parang halimaw pag nagagalit.