From root: kulam
Usage Note
Pangkulam refers to specific objects, charms, or tools used to perform a witchcraft ritual.
Examples
" Natagpuan ang mga pangkulam. "
Natural Translation
The witchcraft materials were found.
Literal Translation
Found the (plural) witchcraft-materials.
" Nakita nila ang mga pangkulam. "
Natural Translation
They saw the witchcraft materials.
Literal Translation
Saw they the (plural) witchcraft-materials.
" Nang hukayin ang ilalim ng puno, natagpuan ang mga pangkulam na ginamit umano upang manakit ng kapwa. "
Natural Translation
When they dug under the tree, they found the witchcraft materials supposedly used to harm others.
Literal Translation
When dug the under of-the tree, found the (plural) witchcraft-materials that used supposedly in-order-to harm of fellow.
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