Also means
Ahas can be traitor, a backstabber, or a deceptive person.
Usage Note
Ahas means snake, but in Filipino slang it is a sharp insult for a backstabber — especially someone who steals a friend's romantic partner. Calling someone an ahas carries real social weight and is not used lightly.
Examples
" Takot ako sa ahas. "
Natural Translation
I'm afraid of snakes.
Literal Translation
Afraid I of snake.
" May ahas sa puno. "
Natural Translation
There is a snake in the tree.
Literal Translation
Has snake in tree.
" Akala namin matalik na kaibigan siya, ngunit lumabas na isa palang ahas na sinira ang aming pagkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
We thought she was a close friend, but it turned out she was a backstabber who ruined our friendship.
Literal Translation
Thought we close that friend she, but came-out that one only snake who ruined the our friendship.
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