Paghayuma (en. Witchcraft)

/ˌpaɡ.ha.ju.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of ritual or method to attract the love or attention of another person.
He uses witchcraft to win the heart of his beloved.
Gumagamit siya ng paghahayuma upang manalo sa puso ng kanyang iniibig.
Often involves concoctions or ingredients blended together to enchant a person.
His charm has special ingredients passed down from ancestors.
May mga espesyal na sangkap ang kanyang paghahayuma na ipinasa mula sa mga ninuno.
Commonly refers to traditional beliefs in local cultures.
Witchcraft is part of their culture and tradition.
Ang paghahayuma ay bahagi ng kanilang kultura at tradisyon.

Etymology

Root word: 'hayum' meaning 'to increase love or attraction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love charm
Ritual to attract the love of someone.
paghayuma ng pag-ibig
charming the hearts
Performing a ritual to influence the feelings of others.
paghayuma sa mga puso

Related Words

magic
A system of beliefs or practices involving supernatural powers.
mahika
science
The study and practical application of natural phenomena.
siyensiya

Slang Meanings

charm or love potion
She said she put a love potion in her food so that Mark would like her.
Sabi niya, naglagay siya ng paghayuma sa pagkain niya para magustuhan siya ni Mark.
to seduce or attract someone
She charmed many people at the party with her amazing dance.
Naghayuma siya ng maraming tao sa party sa kanyang magandang sayaw.
magical way to win someone's heart
Using love charms is not just about things, but also about words and actions.
Ang paghayuma ay hindi lang sa mga bagay, kundi pati na rin sa mga salita at kilos.