Mapamahiin (en. Superstitious)

/ma.pa.ma.hi.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person who is fond of or focuses on superstitions.

He is superstitious and always avoids bad omens.

Siya ay mapamahiin at laging nag-iwas sa mga masamang palatandaan.

Often shows fear or concern for unseen forces.

Superstitious people often believe in spirits.

Ang mga mapamahiin na tao ay madalas na naniniwala sa mga espiritu.

Associated with beliefs and traditions not based on modern knowledge.

There are many superstitious beliefs in our culture.

Maraming mapamahiin na paniniwala sa ating kultura.

from the word 'mahiin' which means associated with superstition.

Don't pass under the stairs

A superstition stating that passing under stairs brings bad luck.

Huwag pumasok sa ilalim ng hagdang-bato

Linked to bad omens

Referring to the fear of significant events associated with superstitions.

Naka-karugtong sa masamang palatandaan

superstition

Beliefs or practices without scientific basis but widely believed by many.

pamahiin

bad omen

Signs believed to bring bad luck.

masamang palatandaan

common fear or superstition about small things

You might be superstitious because you didn't take off your shoes inside the house.

Baka mapamahiin ka dahil hindi mo tinanggal yung sapatos sa loob ng bahay.

too believing in superstitions

Uncle is so superstitious, he believes in every little sign.

Sobrang mapamahiin si tito, kahit anong maliit na senyales, pinaniniwalaan niya.

because of superstition, refuses to walk under the stairs

He absolutely refuses to go near there because he's superstitious about walking under the stairs.

Ayaw na ayaw niyang lumapit doon kasi mapamahiin siya sa hagdang-bato.