Pangkukulam (en. Sorcery)

paŋkuˈkulam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of magic used to invoke undesirable effects.

Witchcraft is used by some to avenge grievances.

Ang pangkukulam ay ginagamit ng ilan upang makabawi sa sama ng loob.

The process of using rituals and incantations to attract or intervene in others.

In her witchcraft, she used ancient incantations.

Sa kanyang pangkukulam, gumamit siya ng mga sinaunang orasyon.

A superstition related to controlling or influencing people through supernatural means.

People visit witch doctors for help with their problems.

Bumibisita ang mga tao sa mga duktor ng pangkukulam para sa tulong sa kanilang mga problema.

Root word: 'kukul' with the prefix 'pang-'

hit by sorcery

finding out that a person has become a victim of witchcraft.

tinamaan ng pangkukulam

mysterious

Related to things that are not easily understood or explained, often involving magic or the supernatural.

mahiwaga

incantation

Words or rituals spoken to achieve a goal in witchcraft.

orasyon

The practice of black magic or causing bad luck to others.

Maybe his friend is going to curse him out of anger.

Baka nang kukulamin siya ng kaibigan niyang galit sa kanya.

Introducing the word in a joking or humorous way.

Don't pretend to be nice when you're actually cursing people behind their backs.

Huwag kang magpanggap na mabait kapag nangkukulam ka naman sa likod.

Being mean to someone through words or actions as if casting a spell.

Sometimes, friends act like they're cursing each other when they fight.

Minsan, ang mga kaibigan ay parang nangkukulam pag nag-aaway.