Tianak (en. Tianak)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A creature in Philippine mythology born from a lost child.

According to folklore, the tianak lures people in the forest.

Ayon sa alamat, ang tianak ay umaakit ng mga tao sa kagubatan.

Usually described as a child with ghostly or spirit-like traits.

The tianak often appears during dark hours.

Ang tianak ay madalas na lumilitaw sa saat ng kadiliman.

A symbol of unfinished business or a life wasted.

The story of the tianak illustrates the wounded feelings of parents.

Ang kwento ng tianak ay naglalarawan ng mga sugatang damdamin ng mga magulang.

tianak in the forest

A phrase referring to the tianak appearing in the forest.

tianak sa gubat

myths

Stories that narrate the traditions and characteristics of creatures in mythology.

mga alamat

mischievous child or trickster

Wow, that kid is like a tianak, always causing trouble!

Grabe, parang tianak yung bata, ang daming kalokohan!

a ghost or spirit, usually one that is playful or troublesome

I got scared because it felt like there was a tianak behind the house!

Natakot ako dahil parang may tianak sa likod ng bahay!

someone who takes advantage of situations

Your friend is like a tianak, always butting in!

‘Yung kaibigan mo, tianak yan, lagi nalang nakikisawsaw!