Kababalaghan (en. Phenomenon)

ka-ba-ba-la-ghan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An event or occurrence that is difficult to explain and is often considered mysterious.
Many phenomena have been recorded in this area.
Maraming kababalaghan ang naitala sa lugar na ito.
Refers to fascinating or amazing things.
His story is full of wonder and mystery.
Ang kanyang kwento ay puno ng kababalaghan at hiwaga.
Events or occurrences that are outside the common understanding of people.
Phenomena often become subjects of study.
Ang mga kababalaghan ay madalas na nagiging paksa ng mga pag-aaral.

Etymology

derived from the word 'babalag' which means 'strange' or 'unusual'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

phenomena in natural resources
unusual occurrences related to nature
mga kababalaghan sa likas na yaman
phenomena of life
unexpected events in life
mga kababalaghan ng buhay

Related Words

mystery
a thing that is unexplained or understood.
misteryo
strange
means unusual or exceptional.
kakaiba

Slang Meanings

scary or hard-to-explain occurrences
Wow, last night, I experienced some supernatural events at home, it felt like someone else was there.
Aba, noong isang gabi, may mga kababalaghan akong naranasan sa bahay, parang may ibang tao.
believable stories or rumors
There are a lot of rumors about the new celebrity, but you don't know what's true.
Maraming kababalaghan ang lumabas tungkol sa bagong artista, pero di mo alam kung ano ang totoo.
quick stories filled with supernatural elements
That's when I started watching movies packed with supernatural elements, to make it more exciting.
Saka ako nag-umpisang manood ng mga pelikula na puno ng kababalaghan, para mas exciting.