Patianak (en. Infant ghost)

/pa.ti.a.nak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of spirit or ghost that represents the soul of a child.

It is said that there is a patianak wandering in the forest at night.

Sinasabing may patianak na naglalakad sa kakahuyan sa gabi.

Often described as having long hair and wearing white clothing.

People saw a patianak standing by the side of the road.

Nakita ng mga tao ang isang patianak na nakatayo sa tabi ng kalsada.

Considered dangerous especially when angry or crying.

The patianak is often avoided due to these stories.

Madalas na iniiwasan ang patianak dahil sa mga kwentong ito.

From folklore, referring to a baby ghost or spirit.

crying patianak

A patianak that produces sound or cries.

umiiyak na patianak

enchanted

A spirit or being with the ability to interact with humans.

engkanto

ghost

A soul of a deceased person that wanders the earth.

multo

Mountain dweller or tough person.

Sometimes you think that guy is just a patianak, but he's actually kind.

Minsan akala mo, patianak lang yung guy, pero mabait pala.

Stubborn person who doesn't give up.

No patianak will back down from this fight!

Walang patianak na bibitaw sa laban na 'to!

A person with a tough attitude.

Those patianak types really can't take a joke.

Yung mga patianak talaga, hindi mo maaasahan sa biro.