To be made like an aswang (tl. Aswangin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Sabi ng mga tao, aswangin niya ang kanyang kapatid.
People say he is made like an aswang by his sibling.
Context: daily life
Ang kwento tungkol sa aswangin ay nakakatakot.
The story about being made like an aswang is scary.
Context: culture
Aswangin mo ang iyong sarili kapag may mga masamang espiritu.
You should be made like an aswang when there are evil spirits.
Context: culture

Intermediate (B1-B2)

May mga tao na naniniwala na aswangin ang mga tao sa gabi.
Some people believe that humans are made like an aswang at night.
Context: culture
Siya ay aswangin araw-araw dahil sa lungkot.
He is made like an aswang every day because of sadness.
Context: daily life
Maraming alamat ang nagsasabi kung paano aswangin ang isang tao.
Many legends tell how to be made like an aswang a person.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ayon sa mga matatanda, ang pag-iisip na aswangin ang isang tao ay bahagi ng ating kultura.
According to the elders, the belief that one can be made like an aswang is part of our culture.
Context: culture
Sa mga mitolohiya, ang konsepto ng aswangin ay naglalarawan ng ating mga takot at pag-aalala.
In mythologies, the concept of being made like an aswang reflects our fears and anxieties.
Context: culture
Ang isang tao na aswangin ay maaaring sumasalamin sa pananatili ng mga tradisyon.
A person who is made like an aswang may reflect the persistence of traditions.
Context: society

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