Tagalog Slang For EveryDay Use

Tagalog is a language that is evolving at a rapid pace. Locals often modify words with English and Spanish influence. To better understand and converse in Tagalog, here are common Tagalog slang words for every day use in the Philippines.


Pinoy/Pinay
Filipino / Filipina

Example:


Ako ay Pinoy.
I am Filipino.

taratitat
very talkative

Example:
Tarititat siya talaga.
He is really talkative.

chibog
mealtime

Example:
Chibog na tayo!
Come on, let’s eat!


kulelat
last place or loser

Example:


Kulelat siya sa karera.
He is last in the race.


Tagalog Swear Words & Profanity

Whether we like it or not, profanity is often the first thing that people want to hear about when it comes to a new language. “How do you say.. %$*&^! in Tagalog?

pagmumura
swearing

puta
literally means ‘whore’, but is used to express ‘fuck’


Putang ina / ‘tang ina
Fuck.

Putang ina mo! / ‘tang ina mo!
Fuck you! (literally translates to ‘Your mother is a whore!’)


tanga
idiot

tae
shit

panget
ugly

pek pek
pussy

titi
penis

puwit
butt

Anak ka ng puta.
Son of a bitch.

Gago!
Dumb

Kantotero!
Fucker!

Tanga.
Idiot.

Ulol!
Idiot

Tarantado
Bastard

Ang bobo mo.
You’re stupid.


Sira ulo
Crazy (broken brain)

Kainin mo tae ko!
Eat my shit!

Ang panget ng mukha mo.
Your face is ugly.

Sipsipin mo ang titi ko.
Suck my dick.


Walang hiya.
Shameless.

Hayop ka.
You’re a thoughtless animal.


Tagalog On The Spot

Slang Of The Day

Jowa
lover / boyfriend / girlfriend

Example:
Jowa mo ba si Juan?
Is Juan your boyfriend?