Mystery (en. Misteryo)

/ˈmɪstəri/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing or situation that is difficult to understand or know.
His character remained a mystery even many years later.
Ang kanyang pagkatao ay nanatiling isang misteryo kahit maraming taon na ang nakalipas.
A story with elements of the unknown or unexplained.
This novel is full of mystery and thrill.
Ang nobelang ito ay puno ng misteryo at kilig.
A mystery in faith that cannot be fully understood by man.
The concept of the Holy Trinity is a mystery for many.
Ang konsepto ng santisimo ay isang misteryo para sa marami.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'mysterium' meaning 'mystery' or 'secret'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mystery of life
The unexplained aspects of life.
misteryo ng buhay
mystery of love
The incomprehensible and complicated nature of love.
misteryo ng pag-ibig

Related Words

mysterious person
A person with unexplained behavior or character.
misteryosong tao
mysterious place
A location with strange stories or abnormal experiences.
misteryosong lugar

Slang Meanings

something unusual
Mystery movies really have unusual stories.
Yung mga mystery movies, talagang kakaibang bagay ang mga kwento.
a brain teaser
Whenever there's a mystery, it's like a brain teaser!
Basta may mystery, parang paligsahan ng isip na 'yan!
you don't know
Whenever there's a mystery, it's like you don't know what will happen.
Basta may mystery, parang hindi mo alam kung ano ang mangyayari.