madyik
mádyik with stress marks
magic
Usage Note
Madyik is a phonetic borrowing of English 'magic' and refers to conjuring tricks, stage magic, or the general concept of magical illusion. It is most often used in informal and children's contexts. For supernatural or folkloric magic, native Tagalog words like 'mahika' are more common in literary or serious discourse.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng madyik. "
Natural Translation
I like magic.
Literal Translation
Like I of magic.
" Magaling ang madyik niya. "
Natural Translation
His/Her magic is good.
Literal Translation
Good the magic his/her.
" Bagaman alam kong panloloko lang ang madyik, namangha pa rin ako nang biglang nawala ang baraha sa kamay niya. "
Natural Translation
Even though I know magic is just trickery, I was still amazed when the card suddenly disappeared from his hand.
Literal Translation
Although know I-that trickery only the magic, amazed still I when suddenly disappeared the card in hand his.
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