Palbog (en. Bewitchment)
/pal-bog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of magic used to create attraction towards others.
She was exhausted by the old bewitchment used by her friend.
Siya ay pinagod ng dating palbog na ginamit ng kanyang kaibigan.
The process of using magic or ritual to achieve a specific goal.
The bewitchment was the key to their friendship.
Ang palbog ay naging susi sa kanilang pagkakaibigan.
An enchantment or charm used in love or relationships.
Many people use bewitchment to find love.
Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng palbog upang makahanap ng pag-ibig.
Etymology
Constructed from the root 'pal-' meaning 'to release' and 'bog' referring to a type of application or depth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bewitchment of love
The process of magic resulting in love attraction.
palbog ng pag-ibig
Related Words
sorcery
A type of magic used to harm or bring affliction to others.
kulam
enchanted being
Supernatural beings in Filipino mythology that can be used in magic.
engkanto
Slang Meanings
Low quality or useless
Wow, your report is so palbog, it's worthless!
Grabe, ang palbog ng report mo, walang kwenta!
Meaningless or harsh statement
What you're saying is just palbog, it has no basis.
Palbog lang yung sinasabi mo, wala namang basehan.
Very relaxed or careless
In his performance, he was just so palbog.
Sa kanyang performance, palbog na palbog lang siya.