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Mahika

English

magicnoun

Alternative meanings

magic
enchantment
magical power
supernatural or fantasy practice
trick or illusion, depending on context

Pronunciation

mah-HEE-kah

Root and affixes

Mahika is a form used for magic. It is related to mahikaon, magical or enchanting. For a magic trick, salamangka may also appear.

Variants or conjugations

mahika = magic
mahikaon = magical / enchanting
magiko = magical
salamangka = magic / trick
engkanto = enchantment / enchanted spirit

Related words and expressions

mahikaon = magical
salamangka = trick / magic
engkanto = enchantment
fantasya = fantasy
katingalahan = wonder
kahibulongan = amazing

Meaning and usage notes

Mahika works for magic in a fantasy, poetic, or enchanting sense. For stage magic or magic tricks, salamangka may be more specific.

enchantmentfantasyillusionmagicmagicalsupernaturaltrickwonder
Example 1

Morag naay mahika ang maong lugar.

It seems that place has magic.

Example 2

Ganahan ang mga bata sa salamangka.

Children like magic tricks.

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