agimat
agimát with stress marks
talisman
Usage Note
Agimat is a charm or amulet believed to grant its bearer supernatural protection or power, deeply rooted in Filipino folk belief and associated with folk heroes and warriors. The word appears frequently in folklore, komiks, and popular media, where it remains a vivid cultural touchstone.
Examples
" May agimat daw ang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
They say the man has a talisman.
Literal Translation
Has talisman reportedly the man.
" Totoo ba ang agimat? "
Natural Translation
Is the talisman real?
Literal Translation
True (,) the talisman?
" Ayon sa kuwento ng aming lola, may agimat ang bayani na nagbigay sa kaniya ng lakas upang labanan ang mga kaaway. "
Natural Translation
According to my grandmother's story, the hero had a talisman that gave him the strength to fight the enemies.
Literal Translation
According to story of our grandmother, has talisman the hero that gave to him of strength in-order-to fight the enemies.
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