diwata
diwatà with stress marks
fairy; forest deity
Usage Note
Diwata refers to nature spirits or forest deities in Philippine mythology, often depicted as ethereal guardians of the mountains and woods. In modern Filipino culture, the term is frequently used in literature and fantasy shows to describe beautiful, fairy-like beings or goddesses.
Examples
" May diwata sa kuwento. "
Natural Translation
There is a fairy in the story.
Literal Translation
Have fairy in-the story.
" Ang diwata ay nakatira sa gubat. "
Natural Translation
The fairy lives in the forest.
Literal Translation
The fairy is living in forest.
" Ayon sa alamat, may magandang diwata raw na nagbabantay sa bundok at tumutulong sa mga taong nagigipit. "
Natural Translation
According to the legend, a beautiful fairy supposedly guards the mountain and helps people who are in dire need.
Literal Translation
According to legend, have beautiful fairy reportedly that guarding the mountain and helping the people in-difficulty.
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