Mumugan (en. Ghost)

/mu.mu.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of spirit or ghost that appears to people or in a place.
People saw the ghost in the old house.
Nakita ng mga tao ang mumugan sa lumang bahay.
A type of soul that remains in the world, often associated with stories and legends.
There are many stories about the ghost that lives in the forest.
Maraming kwento ang tungkol sa mumugan na nakatira sa kagubatan.

Etymology

From the word 'mumu' meaning ghost or spirit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Show yourself!
An invitation to appear or show oneself as a spirit or ghost.
Mumugan ka!

Related Words

mumu
A term used to describe ghosts or spirits.
mumu

Slang Meanings

A term for cursing or swearing.
Don't mumugan in front of the kids!
Huwag kang mumugan sa harap ng mga bata!
Being grumpy or bad-tempered.
Because of the heat, everyone outside feels like mumugan.
Sa sobrang init ng panahon, parang mumugan ang lahat sa labas.
Speaking with resentment or ill feelings.
Because he didn't think, he mumugan at me earlier.
Dahil sa hindi niya naisip, mumugan siya sa akin kanina.