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evil eye in Tagalog

balis

/ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/US/ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/

evil eye in Tagalog: balis, ohiya, usog. In English, evil eye means a wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.

Tagalog words for evil eye

wicked look conveying dislike or envy believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look
balis, ohiya, usog

English meaning of evil eye

  1. noun A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
  2. noun The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
  3. noun A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

Full definition of evil eye

evil eye in a sentence

  • an amulet to protect children from the evil eye.
  • Near-synonym: side-eye

Synonyms of evil eye

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Questions about evil eye in Tagalog

What is the meaning of evil eye in Tagalog?
Evil eye in Tagalog is balis, ohiya, usog.
Ano ang evil eye sa Tagalog?
Evil eye: balis, ohiya, usog.
What does evil eye mean in English?
Evil eye means a wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.

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