From root: aswang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inaswang
i-nas-WANG
attacked by an aswang
Present (Incomplete)
inaaswang
i-na-as-WANG
is being attacked by an aswang
Future (Contemplated)
aaswangin
a-as-wa-NGIN
will be attacked by an aswang
Usage Note
Aswangin is used in the context of Philippine folklore to describe being targeted or attacked by an 'aswang,' a shape-shifting creature. It is often used in storytelling, horror movies, or informally when warning someone about staying out late in rural areas.
Examples
" Baka aswangin ka sa probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
An aswang might attack you in the province.
Literal Translation
Maybe attacked-by-aswang you in province.
" Iwasan nating aswangin sa dilim. "
Natural Translation
Our goal is not to be attacked by an aswang in the dark.
Literal Translation
Avoid we be-attacked-by-aswang in dark.
" Ayaw umuwi nang mag-isa ng mga bata pagkagat ng dilim dahil takot silang aswangin sa madilim na daan. "
Natural Translation
The children don't want to go home alone after dark because they're afraid of being attacked by an aswang on the dark road.
Literal Translation
Dislike go-home alone the children when-bites of dark because afraid they attacked-by-aswang in dark link road.
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