From root: aswang
Usage Note
Pang-aaswang refers to the practice or behavior associated with these mythical creatures in Filipino folklore. It is often used when discussing legends and superstitions.
Examples
" Takot sila sa pang-aaswang. "
Natural Translation
They are afraid of the act of being an aswang.
Literal Translation
Afraid they of act-of-being-aswang.
" Ang kwentong iyon ay tungkol sa pang-aaswang. "
Natural Translation
That story is about the act of being an aswang.
Literal Translation
The story that is about act-of-being-aswang.
" Sa mga lalawigan, marami pa ring naniniwala sa pang-aaswang kapag may biglang nagkakasakit nang walang malinaw na dahilan. "
Natural Translation
In the provinces, many still believe in the work of an aswang whenever someone suddenly falls ill for no clear reason.
Literal Translation
In the provinces, many still also believing in act-of-being-aswang when there-is suddenly falling-ill without clear reason.
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