Ingkantado (en. Incantador)
/iŋ.kɑnˈtɑ.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A being with the ability to perform magic or spells through words.
The ingkantado is known for his magic that can heal ailments.
Ang ingkantado ay kilala sa kanyang mga mahika na kayang magpagaling ng sakit.
A person with supernatural powers, often connected to legends and stories.
In legends, ingkantados come from the forests.
Sa mga alamat, ang mga ingkantado ay nagmumula sa kagubatan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'incanto' meaning magical or supernatural.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Magic being at night
A being with magic that appears at night.
Ingkantado sa gabi
Related Words
magic
An art or system used by ingkantados for their spells.
mahika
spirit
Powerful beings or spirits often involved in the stories of ingkantados.
alamang
Slang Meanings
A guy who seems to have supernatural powers.
Hey, Kevin sings so well! He looks like an ingkantado on stage!
Uy, ang galing ni Kevin kumanta! Mukha siyang ingkantado sa stage!
A person with deep charisma and presence.
All the girls at the party were drawn to Jake. He has that ingkantado charm!
Lahat ng babae sa party, naakit kay Jake. Ang ingkantado kasi ng dating niya!
Often referenced in children's stories or mythology.
I hope to see the ingkantado in the forest on my next hike!
Inaasahan ko na makikita ko ang ingkantado sa gubat sa susunod na hike ko!
A person with talent or skill that is hard to explain.
Wow, his moves on the dance floor are so ingkantado, it's like he's flying!
Grabe, ang ingkantado ng galaw niya sa dance floor, parang nililipad!