okultismo
okultísmo with stress marks
occultism
Usage Note
Okultismo is borrowed from Spanish 'ocultismo' and refers to belief in supernatural or mystical forces. The Philippines has a rich tradition of folk beliefs involving spirits, faith healers, and folk magic, making this concept culturally resonant, though the formal term is used mainly in religious or academic discourse.
Examples
" Bawal ang okultismo dito. "
Natural Translation
Occultism is forbidden here.
Literal Translation
Forbidden the occultism here.
" Hindi siya naniniwala sa mga bagay tungkol sa okultismo. "
Natural Translation
He/she does not believe in things about occultism.
Literal Translation
Not he/she believe in things about occultism.
" Sa kabila ng matinding pananampalataya ng nayon, may iilan pa ring lihim na nagsasagawa ng okultismo. "
Natural Translation
Despite the village's strong faith, there are still a few who secretly practice occultism.
Literal Translation
At opposite of intense faith of village, has few still secretly practice of occultism.
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