diyablo
The Filipino word for "devil" is diyablo.
diyablo is used to refer to an evil creature.
Meaning: evil creature (noun)
Did you know?
- In many Filipino households, calling someone a diyablo is a common way to describe a child who is being exceptionally naughty or mischievous.
- Filipino folklore often blends the concept of the diyablo with local pre-colonial spirits and monsters, creating a unique cultural hybrid of beliefs.
- The root of diyablo comes from the Ancient Greek word diábolos, which originally meant 'slanderer' or 'accuser'.
Examples in context
- Sinasabi nila na ang diyablo ay mapanganib.They say that the devil is dangerous.
- Takot ang mga tao sa diyablo.People are afraid of the devil.
- Ang diyablo ay isang masamang nilalang.The devil is an evil creature.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Patricia are talking about an old folk story.
- RicardoNaniniwala ka ba sa diyablo?Do you believe in the devil?
- PatriciaHindi ako naniniwala sa mga ganoong kuwento.I don't believe in those kinds of stories.
- RicardoMay mga matatanda na takot sa diyablo.There are elderly people who are afraid of the devil.
- PatriciaNaiintindihan ko kung bakit sila natatakot.I understand why they are afraid.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diyablo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
