buwisit
buwisít with stress marks
nuisance, annoying
Usage Note
Buwisit is a mild expletive expressing frustration, equivalent to 'what a nuisance' or 'how annoying.' It is widely used across generations and social classes as an expression of exasperation. While it is informal, it is not considered highly offensive and may be heard even in family settings.
Examples
" Buwisit, naiwan ko ang payong. "
Natural Translation
How annoying, I left my umbrella behind.
Literal Translation
Nuisance, left I the umbrella.
" Buwisit! Nalimutan ko na naman ang susi ko. "
Natural Translation
Damn! I forgot my keys again.
Literal Translation
Nuisance! Forgot I again the keys my.
" Buwisit talaga itong trapik, mukhang mahuhuli na naman ako sa importanteng pulong ko mamaya. "
Natural Translation
This traffic is such a nuisance; it looks like I'll be late again for my important meeting later.
Literal Translation
Nuisance really this-link traffic, seems will-be-late already again I to important-link meeting my later.
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