bruha
brúha with stress marks
witch
Usage Note
Bruha comes from Spanish bruja and is used both to refer to a witch in folklore and as a colloquial insult implying someone is mean, disagreeable, or spiteful. It is common in heated arguments and humor, and carries less supernatural weight in modern usage.
Examples
" Bruha ang kaaway sa kuwento. "
Natural Translation
The enemy in the story is a witch.
Literal Translation
Witch the enemy in story.
" Huwag kang maniwala sa bruha. "
Natural Translation
Don't believe in the witch.
Literal Translation
Don't you believe in witch.
" Kahit galit siya, hindi tama na tawagin mong bruha ang sarili mong ina sa harap ng iba. "
Natural Translation
Even if you're angry, it isn't right to call your own mother a witch in front of others.
Literal Translation
Even-if angry you, not right that call you witch the own your mother in front of others.
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