From root: diwata
Usage Note
Madiwata describes a place believed to be heavily inhabited or guarded by forest spirits.
Examples
" Madiwata raw ang kuweba. "
Natural Translation
They say the cave is enchanted.
Literal Translation
Enchanted reportedly the cave.
" Ang kagubatan ay mukhang madiwata at mahiwaga. "
Natural Translation
The forest looks enchanted and mysterious.
Literal Translation
The forest is looks enchanted and mysterious.
" Iniwasan ng mga mangangaso ang madiwatang bahagi ng gubat dahil naniniwala silang nakatira doon ang mga espiritung tagapagbantay. "
Natural Translation
The hunters avoided the enchanted part of the forest because they believed guardian spirits lived there.
Literal Translation
Was-avoided by the hunters the enchanted part of forest because believe they that residing there the spirits guardian.
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