Subyang (en. Talisman)

/subˈjaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object or symbol used for protection or good fortune.

This subyang provides protection to the bearer.

Ang subyang na ito ay nagbibigay proteksyon sa nagdadala nito.

A religious symbol or object believed to have special powers.

Many people carry subyang from their travels.

Maraming tao ang nagdadala ng subyang mula sa mga paglalakbay.

A form of jewelry or decoration with symbolic meanings.

Her subyang is made of gold and has engraved symbols.

Ang kanyang subyang ay gawa sa ginto at may mga ukit na simbolo.

Derived from the Chinese term 隨陽, meaning 'to accompany the sun'.

Do you have a talisman?

Inquiring if you have a charm or symbol for good fortune.

May subyang ka ba?

I need a talisman.

Indicating a need for protection or good fortune.

Kailangan ko ng subyang.

sigil

A symbol or mark used in rituals or magic.

sigil

amulet

An object believed to have the power to provide protection.

amulet

Talking too fast or like mumbling

Wow, my friend is acting all subyang again, I can't understand anything!

Grabe, yung kabarkada ko parang subyang na naman, hindi ko ma-maintindihan!

Acting spaced out, mind is all confused

I'm tired, I'm drunk, so I'm all subyang right now.

Pagod na ako, lasing pa ako, kaya nakaka-subyang ako ngayon.

Feeling lost or confused in a situation

When he heard the news, he went all subyang and didn't know what to do.

Nung nalaman niya yung balita, nag-subyang na siya at hindi na alam kung anong gagawin.