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    Panggagaway (en. Sorcery)

    /paŋɡaˈɡaway/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of activity related to magic or supernatural powers.
    Sorcery is feared by many people due to its effects.
    Ang panggagaway ay kinatatakutan ng maraming tao dahil sa mga epekto nito.
    The actual use of rituals or methods to achieve desires through supernatural powers.
    He demonstrated his ability in sorcery through the rituals he performed.
    Ipinakita niya ang kanyang kakayahan sa panggagaway sa pamamagitan ng mga ritwal na kanyang ginanap.

    Etymology

    root word: 'gaway' with the prefix 'pang-'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human sorcery
    The use of magic by a person for personal gain.
    panggagaway ng tao

    Related Words

    gaway
    An activity related to evil or superstition associated with sorcery.
    gaway

    Slang Meanings

    Performing actions that are difficult to explain; related to the supernatural or magic.
    Before, performing witchcraft was popular in our barangay when there were issues with the crops.
    Dati, uso ang panggagaway sa barangay namin nung may problema sa mga pananim.
    Helping or caring for someone in an indirect way; has shades of deception.
    Often, siblings who do witchcraft are not easily trustworthy.
    Kadalasan, ang mga kapatid na nag-panggagaway ay hindi madaling mapagkatiwalaan.