Spell in Tagalog

“Spell” in Tagalog is translated as “Baybay” (verb – to spell out letters) or “Salamangka/Gayuma” (noun – magic spell). Depending on context, it can refer to the act of spelling words correctly or casting magical spells. Discover the various meanings and usage examples below to master this versatile word!

[Words] = Spell

[Definition]:

• Spell /spɛl/
• Verb 1: To write or name the letters that form a word in correct sequence.
• Verb 2: To signify or mean something.
• Noun 1: A form of words used as a magical charm or incantation.
• Noun 2: A short period of time.

[Synonyms] = Baybay, Pagbabaybay, Salamangka, Gayuma, Kulam, Enkanto, Mahika

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Can you spell your name for me please?
• Ex1_PH: Maaari mo bang baybayan ang iyong pangalan para sa akin?
• Ex2_EN: The witch cast a magic spell on the prince.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mangkukulam ay gumawa ng salamangka sa prinsipe.
• Ex3_EN: We had a spell of very hot weather last week.
• Ex3_PH: Nagkaroon kami ng maikling panahon ng napakainit na panahon noong nakaraang linggo.
• Ex4_EN: Learning to spell correctly is important in school.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pag-aaral na magbaybay nang tama ay mahalaga sa paaralan.
• Ex5_EN: The love spell was supposed to make him fall in love with her.
• Ex5_PH: Ang gayuma ay dapat na gawing umibig siya sa kaniya.