Nagayuma (en. Enchantment)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of magic used to influence one's feelings or mind.
Healers use nagayuma to invoke love.
Ginagamit ng mga albularyo ang nagayuma upang ipaalam ang pag-ibig.
A set of rituals or prayers intended to ensnare the subject.
Nagayuma often involves required rituals.
Ang nagayuma ay kadalasang may kasamang mga ritwal na kinakailangan.
The effect of magic that serves as the basis for claims of feelings about someone.
It is said that nagayuma brings creative love.
Sinasabing ang nagayuma ay nagdadala ng mapanlikhang pag-ibig.

Etymology

Belongs to the word 'guyom' which means 'performing magic' or 'bewitchment'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Love enchantment
Magic used to gain love from others.
Nagayuma ng pag-ibig
Enchantment in the heart
A method of using magic to influence feelings of love.
Nagayuma sa puso

Related Words

guyom
The primary concept of magic focused on manipulating feelings or mind.
guyom
albularyo
A traditional healer who uses magic and rituals.
albularyo

Slang Meanings

To enchant or captivate someone using rituals.
He told me I felt like I was bewitched by her; I couldn't take my eyes off her.
Sabi niya, parang nagayuma ako sa kanya, hindi ako makaalis sa kanyang mga mata.
Attracted or infatuated with someone due to special ways.
Wow, look at her, it's like someone has cast a spell on her with her beauty!
Grabe, tingnan mo siya, parang may nagayuma sa kanya sa ganda niya!
Enchanted or captivated someone's heart without you realizing it.
I don't know why, but I think I've been bewitched by him/her.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit, pero nagayuma na yata ako sa kanya.