tagabulag
tagabulág with stress marks
an amulet for invisibility
Usage Note
Tagabulag is a traditional amulet or charm (anting-anting) believed to render its wearer invisible or undetectable to enemies and evil spirits. It belongs to the rich folk-magic tradition of the Philippines and is particularly associated with warrior cultures and supernatural beliefs in rural communities.
Examples
" May tagabulag daw ang sundalo. "
Natural Translation
They say the soldier has an invisibility amulet.
Literal Translation
Has invisibility-amulet they-say the soldier.
" Mayroon daw siyang tagabulag. "
Natural Translation
They say he/she has an amulet for invisibility.
Literal Translation
Has they say he/she amulet for invisibility.
" Pinaniniwalaang nakaligtas ang mandirigma sa labanan dahil sa tagabulag na suot niya, na umano'y nagpalingid sa kanya sa paningin ng kaaway. "
Natural Translation
The warrior is believed to have survived the battle because of the invisibility amulet he wore, which supposedly hid him from the enemy's sight.
Literal Translation
Believed survived the warrior in battle because of invisibility-amulet that worn his, which supposedly hid to him from sight of enemy.
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