From root: kulam
Usage Note
Pangkukulam refers to the act or system of practicing witchcraft or casting spells.
Examples
" Takot siya sa pangkukulam. "
Natural Translation
He is afraid of sorcery.
Literal Translation
Afraid he of sorcery-practice.
" Ipinagbabawal ang pangkukulam dito. "
Natural Translation
Sorcery is forbidden here.
Literal Translation
Forbidden the sorcery-practice here.
" Maraming tao pa rin sa probinsya ang naniniwala na ang sakit niya ay dulot ng pangkukulam ng kaaway. "
Natural Translation
Many people in the province still believe that his illness was caused by an enemy's sorcery.
Literal Translation
Many people still in-the province that believe that the illness his is caused by sorcery-practice of-the enemy.
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