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Dambuhala

Borrowed Words Common Words & Phrases PINOY SPEAK — 17 September 2011
Dambuhala

Tagalog word for something huge, gigantic, or gargantuan. Often used to refer to monters in Philippine mythology and folk lore. Used in contemporary language to describe a thing, event, or idea.

e.g. Ang polusyon ay nagdudulot ng dambuhalang problemang pangkalusugan. [Pollution results to monstrous health problems.]

From the Malay word “jambuhara,” a monster fish.

"Dambuhala sa Sariaya" | Espesyal Komiks Issue no. 283 | Photo Credit: comicvine.com

Featured Photo Credit: ”Dambuhalang Sawa” | philippinepetfinder.com

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