Usog (en. Charm)

oo-sog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A belief in traditions that 'usog' causes negative effects on a person's health, usually caused by someone's presence.

He fell ill after the guest arrived, it seems he has 'usog'.

Bumagsak siya sa sakit matapos noong dumating ang bisita, mukhang may 'usog' siya.

You have usog

You are affected by negative energy from another person.

May usog ka

cursing

A ritual or belief aimed at driving away bad spirits or energy.

pagsusumpa

Maybe it's smooth with others, but with you, it's not.

It feels like you're just a bad vibe in my life, I always lack motivation.

Parang usog ka lang sa buhay ko, palaging wala akong gana.

When there's someone who often brings negative feelings.

Tom is such a downer, he drained all my happiness.

Sobrang usog ni Tom, pati ang saya ko naubos.

A person who always seems to have bad luck.

Poor Alex, he's such a jinx, something always goes wrong for him.

Kawawa naman, si Alex usog, laging may nangyayaring hindi maganda.