Kulam (en. Witchcraft)

koo-lam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of magic using rituals and symbols to achieve a desire.

Many believe that kulam has the ability to harm others.

Marami ang naniniwala na ang kulam ay may kakayahang makapinsala sa ibang tao.

A method that can be used to invoke or influence a being with supernatural powers.

He studied kulam to learn the ways of manipulating fate.

Siya ay nag-aral ng kulam upang matutunan ang mga paraan ng pagmamanipula sa kapalaran.

Knowledge concerning evil spirits and how they may be summoned or driven away.

Kulam often involves ceremonies and sacrifices.

Ang kulam ay kadalasang kinasasangkutan ng mga seremonya at sakripisyo.

Ang salitang 'kulam' ay nagmula sa katutubong Wikang Tagalog.

charm of the heart

a lifestyle or behavior induced by the allure of love or desire.

kulam ng puso

evil spirit

A type of being considered to have negative intentions and capable of causing harm.

masamang espiritu

ritual

A set of ceremonial actions or movements with a specific purpose.

ritwal

An act of witchcraft or black magic.

That might be witchcraft because his business collapsed so quickly.

Baka kulam 'yan, kasi ang bilis ng pagbagsak ng negosyo niya.

A term for people with bad intentions or negative traits.

It feels like the people here are up to no good; they're all up to tricks and won't help you at all.

Parang may kulam ang mga tao dito, puro pakulo at hindi ka mabibigyan ng tulong.

A chance of bad luck or misfortune.

Due to the curse of fate, I've experienced everything I didn't want to happen.

Dahil sa kulam ng kapalaran, nakuha ko na ang lahat ng bagay na hindi ko gustong mangyari.