From root: multo
Usage Note
Multuhan refers to a specific spot, house, or area known for frequent ghost sightings or paranormal activity.
Examples
" Multuhan ang lumang bahay. "
Natural Translation
The old house is a haunted place.
Literal Translation
Haunted-place the old house.
" Ang mansyong iyon ay kilalang multuhan. "
Natural Translation
That mansion is a known haunted place.
Literal Translation
The mansion that is known haunted-place.
" Ayaw nilang puntahan ang dating ospital dahil sabi nila ay multuhan daw ito tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
They don't want to go to the former hospital because they say it becomes a haunted place every night.
Literal Translation
Don't-want by-them to-go-to the former hospital because say by-them is haunted-place reportedly this every night.
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