From root: multo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmulto
nag-mul-TO
haunted
Present (Incomplete)
nagmumulto
nag-mu-mul-TO
is haunting
Future (Contemplated)
magmumulto
mag-mu-mul-TO
will haunt
Usage Note
Magmulto is used when referring to a ghost or spirit appearing in a place or to a person. It is common in Filipino folklore and horror stories to describe supernatural activity.
Examples
" Baka magmulto siya rito. "
Natural Translation
He might haunt this place.
Literal Translation
Maybe haunt he here.
" Gustong magmulto ng kaluluwa rito. "
Natural Translation
The soul wants to haunt here.
Literal Translation
Want haunt the soul here.
" Ayon sa kuwento ng mga matatanda, nagmumulto pa rin ang isang babae sa lumang bahay tuwing hatinggabi. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders' story, a woman still haunts the old house every midnight.
Literal Translation
According to story of the elders, haunting still the one woman at old house every midnight.
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