From root: aswang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nang-aswang
nang-as-WANG
preyed as a ghoul
Present (Incomplete)
nang-a-aswang
nang-a-as-WANG
preying as a ghoul
Future (Contemplated)
mang-a-aswang
mang-a-as-WANG
will prey as a ghoul
Usage Note
Mang-aswang is primarily used in the context of folklore to describe the act of a mythological creature hunting for victims at night. Figuratively, it can refer to someone prowling around late at night with malicious or suspicious intentions.
Examples
" Mang-aswang daw siya tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
They say he preys as a ghoul every night.
Literal Translation
Prey-as-ghoul reportedly he every night.
" Nakahandang mang-aswang ang nilalang. "
Natural Translation
The creature is ready to prey as a ghoul.
Literal Translation
Ready prey-as-a-ghoul the creature.
" Ayon sa lumang kuwento ng nayon, nang-aaswang umano ang isang nilalang na gumagala sa madilim na kagubatan tuwing kabilugan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
According to the village's old story, a creature that roams the dark forest supposedly preys as a ghoul during every full moon.
Literal Translation
According to old story of village, preying-as-ghoul supposedly the one creature that roaming at dark forest every fullness of moon.
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