Kulambuan (en. Sorcery)
ku-lam-bu-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of magic used to resolve issues or cause harm.
Kulambuan is often used in stories of witches.
Ang kulambuan ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga kwento ng mga mangkukulam.
An action or ritual done to achieve a desired result through magic.
People offer sacrifices for the kulambuan they desire.
Ang mga tao ay nag-aalay ng mga handog para sa kulambuan na kanilang nais.
Etymology
From the word 'kulam' which means magic or sorcery.
Common Phrases and Expressions
performed sorcery
Admitted to having cast a spell on someone.
nagkulam
Related Words
sorcery
A type of magic used to harm or bring luck to a person.
kulam
enchanted beings
Spirits or beings associated with magic and cultural traditions.
engkanto
Slang Meanings
quick agreement
Mark and I had a kulambuan for our project, the discussion was so easy.
Nagkulambuan kami ni Mark para sa ating project, ang gaan lang sa usapan.
shared breakfast
We gather for a kulambuan ng almusal at my grandma's house every Sunday.
Sama-sama kami sa kulambuan ng almusal sa bahay ng lola ko tuwing Linggo.