16 Totally Useful Filipino Swear Words And How To Use Them

    It's not "pack sheet." It's "pakshet."

    Isabelle Laureta
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    1. "Hudas"

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    Judas was the disciple who betrayed Jesus in the New Testament. Hudas, the Tagalog translation of the name Judas, often refers to a traitor. Like, "Hudas? Das-hu!" Hehehehe.

    Usage:

    "Hudas talaga 'yang mga pulitiko na 'yan." or "God knows Hudas not pay."

    2. "Putang ina"

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    "Puta" is the Spanish word for whore, and "ina" is the Tagalog word for mother. Often used to express extreme anger, frustration, shock, or—surprisingly—joy.

    Variations:

    Tangina, Taena, Anak ka ng puta, Puking ina, Kingina, Amputa

    Usage:

    "Putang ina, ang gwapo ni Piolo." or "Tanginang subject 'to, feeling major amputa!"

    3. "Lintik"

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    Lintik is another word for lightning, so to say someone or something is "lintik" is like wishing for him/her to be struck by lightning.

    Usage:

    "Sobrang boring magturo ng lintik na prof na 'to." or "Lintik lang ang walang ganti!"

    4. "Ulol"

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    Ulol originally referred to rabid street dogs, but more recently has been used to describe someone acting crazy.

    Variations:

    Kaululan, ulul, bulol

    Usage:

    "You can't spell 'ulol' without 'u'." or "Ayan ka na naman sa kaululan mo ha."

    5. "Gago"

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    It originally meant to describe someone who stutters, especially when nervous, but later evolved to refer to someone who does foolish acts.

    Variations:

    Gaga (for women), Gagi, Ogag, Kagaguhan (referring to acts of foolishness)

    Usage:

    "Gago ka pala eh, niloloko ka na kinikilig ka pa." or "Hindi lahat ng lalaki, gago. 'Yung iba, gaga!"

    6. "Tarantado"

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    May refer to someone who is foolish or stupid. "Taranta" also means panic or confusion in Tagalog.

    Variations:

    Tado

    Usage:

    "Pasimba-simba ka pa d'yan eh tarantado ka rin naman." or "Being mayabang doesn't make you gwapo, it makes you tarantado."

    7. "Buwisit"

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    Often refers to someone or something that's a nuisance and brings bad luck.

    Variations:

    Bwiset, Buset

    Usage:

    "Bwiset 'yung taxi driver, ayaw magsakay!" or "Monday na naman, buset!"

    8. "Burat"

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    Filipino term for penis. Often used to express annoyance towards an unfortunate situation or a douche-y person.

    Variations:

    Nakakaburat, Ratbu

    Usage:

    "Nakakaburat na talaga 'tong traffic sa EDSA!" or "Hanggang kailan mag-iintay, ako ay nabuburat na."

    9. "Kupal"

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    Kupal literally means smegma, the paste-like substance found inside the skin of an uncircumcised human penis. It often refers to a jerk, a ~prick~, or someone who's generally obnoxious

    Usage:

    "Sobrang kupal ng kapatid ko, ini-spoil 'yung Game of Thrones finale sa'kin!" or "Magsama kayo ng kupal mong boyfriend."

    10. "Leche"

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    Leche is derived from the Spanish term "mal leche" which means bad milk. It's a colloquial term for sperm but is often referred to someone or something annoying.

    Variations:

    Lechugas

    Usage:

    "Leche, commercial na naman!" or "Lecheng shampoo 'yan bakit hindi pa 'ko tinuluyan!"

    11. "Ungas"

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    Another word for stupid; a more derogatory term for ignorant.

    Usage:

    "Walang forever, ungas!" or "Ungas ka, hindi ganyan kumain ng mamon."

    12. "Punyeta"

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    Another swear word with Spanish origin, punyeta came from "puño" which means to do something with your fist. It is often used to express agitation or disappointment.

    Usage:

    "Punyeta ang alat na naman ng ulam namin." or "LSS ako sa Pabebe Song punyeta!"

    13. "Hinayupak"

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    The root word "hayop" means animal in english, so hinayupak refers to someone who acts in an inhumane manner.

    Variations:

    Hayop, Hayup

    Usage:

    "Makaka-move-on din ako sayong hinayupak ka!" or "Ikaw 'yung umubos ng isang bucket ng Chicken Joy?! Hayop ah!"

    14. "Pucha"

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    Often uttered when something came out the way one didn't expect, or as an expression of regret. It could be the closest english translation for "Dammit!"

    Variations:

    Puchanggala, Puchangina (Pucha + Putang ina)

    Usage:

    "Pucha panalo si Mayweather?!" or "Pucha nakalimutan ko pala magsaing!"

    15. "Pesteng yawa"

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    "Peste" means parasite in Tagalog and "yawa" means devil in Visayan language. It could refer to someone or something that causes trouble.

    Usage:

    "Ang bagal ng WiFi pesteng yawa naman!" or "Pesteng yawa 'yung pimple ko ang laki!"

    16. "Pakshet"

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    A Filipino combined colloquial term for "fuck" and "shit". Generally used to express just about any emotion.

    Variations:

    Pakingshet, pakyu (for fuck you)

    Usage:

    "Pakshet sa wakas pasado na ko sa Math11!" or "Pakshet kinikilig ako." or "Pakshet ang mahal ng tickets sa concert ni Madonna."

    Apply liberally. Like so:

    LDC @lancedelacruz_

    #growingupfilipino we've all watched this video at some point of our lives

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