Kulti (en. Cult)

/ˈkulti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of beliefs often accompanied by rituals or traditions.
The cult has unique rituals followed by its adherents.
Ang kulto ay mayroong mga natatanging ritwal na sinusunod ng kanilang mga tagasunod.
A group of people who share the same ideology or beliefs.
Members of the cult are united in their beliefs.
Ang mga miyembro ng kulto ay nagkakaisa sa kanilang mga paniniwala.
Worship or devotion to a person or thing with excessive following.
There are people who develop a cult around their idols.
May mga tao na nagkakaroon ng kulto sa kanilang mga idolo.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'culto' meaning worship or following a belief.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personality cult
A type of worship for an individual based on their reputation or fame.
kulto ng personalidad

Related Words

belief
A principle or system of thought accepted by an individual or group.
paniniwala
ritual
A set action or ceremony with symbolic meaning.
ritwal

Slang Meanings

Doing something good with the expectation of a reward or happiness.
It's like kulti to listen to the concert, I'm happy even if it's just a small thing.
Parang kulti na makinig sa concert, masaya na ako kahit maliit na bagay lang.
Buying new stuff that isn't really needed.
That new phone? It's just kulti, it doesn't make sense but it's so much fun!
Yung bagong phone? Kulti lang yun, walang sense pero sobrang saya!