From root: amo
Usage Note
Pang-amo refers to a tool, charm, or method used to win someone over or to calm them down. In folk beliefs, it can refer to a love potion or a specific prayer.
Examples
" May pang-amo ako sa aso. "
Natural Translation
I have something to calm the dog.
Literal Translation
Has thing-to-tame I to dog.
" Nasaan ang pang-amo mo sa pusa? "
Natural Translation
Where is your item used to tame the cat?
Literal Translation
Where the tool-to-tame your to cat?
" Ayon sa kuwento ng lola ko, may dala raw na pang-amo ang manggagaway upang mapasunod ang sinumang gustuhin niya. "
Natural Translation
According to my grandmother's story, the sorcerer supposedly carried a charm to win over anyone he wanted.
Literal Translation
According to story of grandmother my, has carried reportedly charm-to-tame the sorcerer in-order win-over the whoever wanted he.
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