multo
multó with stress marks
ghost
Usage Note
Multo refers to a ghost or spirit of a dead person and is a central figure in Filipino horror stories and urban legends. It is often used with the verb 'magmulto' to describe a spirit haunting a specific place or person.
Examples
" May multo raw sa lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
They say there is a ghost in the old house.
Literal Translation
Has ghost reportedly in old house.
" Natatakot ako sa multo. "
Natural Translation
I am scared of ghosts.
Literal Translation
Scared I of ghost.
" Kahit hindi ako naniniwala sa multo, kinakabahan pa rin ako kapag nag-iisa sa madilim na silid. "
Natural Translation
Even though I don't believe in ghosts, I still get nervous when I'm alone in a dark room.
Literal Translation
Even-if not I believing in ghost, getting-nervous still also I when alone in dark room.
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