Ingkantada (en. Sorceress)

/iŋkanˈtada/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A female who has the ability to alter nature or events through magic.
The sorceress is known for her magical abilities.
Ang ingkantada ay kilala sa kanyang mga mahiwagang kakayahan.
A character from folklore or legends who often brings magic.
In the story, the sorceress helped the main character.
Sa kwento, ang ingkantada ay tumulong sa pangunahing tauhan.

Etymology

From the word 'incantation' and 'da', connecting the meaning of magic and chanting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take the sorceress with you!
The partner or defender in magic is there.
Sama mo ang ingkantada!

Related Words

magical powers
Ability to surpass the ordinary using magic.
mahiwagang kapangyarihan

Slang Meanings

A woman with magical lineage like a fairy or enchanted being
I thought she was just an ordinary person, but actually, she's an ingkantada.
Akala ko siya ay isang simpleng tao, pero actually, ingkantada pala siya.
A beauty or appearance that is extraordinary
Her ingkantada smile lit up the night.
Ang ingkantada niyang ngiti ay parang nagbigay liwanag sa gabi.
A person with magic or supernatural powers
Beware, your conversation partner might be an ingkantada working in the dark.
Beware, baka ang kausap mo ay isang ingkantada na nagtatrabaho sa madilim.