Manananggal (en. A vampire)

/ma-na-nang-gal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of mythological creature in Filipino culture that has the ability to separate its living body from its upper part.

The manananggal is extremely afraid of garlic and salt.

Ang manananggal ay sobrang takot sa bawang at asin.

Often associated with magical practices and sorcery in folklore.

In our culture, there are stories about the manananggal attacking pregnant women.

Sa atin, may mga kwentong tungkol sa manananggal na umaatake sa mga nagbubuntis.

Ang salitang 'manananggal' ay nagmula sa salitang ugat na 'tanggal' na nangangahulugang 'tanggalin' o 'alisin.'

vampire at night

A manananggal that attacks at night.

manananggal sa gabi

aswang

A type of monster that combines the characteristics of a manananggal and other beings in mythology.

aswang

engekanto

A magical being in Filipino mythology able to influence people and nature.

engkanto

Girl with powers

Anna is so beautiful, but people say she’s a manananggal!

Ang ganda ni Anna, pero sabi ng mga tao, manananggal daw siya!

Often starts fights

Don't talk to her anymore, she's like a manananggal, always starting fights!

Huwag mo na siyang kausapin, parang manananggal yan, madalas magpa-away!

Favorite of the ugly

She's the manananggal of the ugly, always hanging out with them.

Siya ang manananggal ng mga pangit, lagi siyang kasama ng mga 'yan.