hindot
hindót with stress marks
fuck, sex
Usage Note
Hindot is a vulgar Tagalog expletive equivalent to the English 'fuck'. It functions as both a noun and a verb and is considered highly offensive. It appears in heated arguments or as an exclamation, and is never appropriate in formal or polite contexts. Learners should be aware of it for comprehension but avoid using it.
Examples
" Bawal sabihin ang hindot. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to say that curse word.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-say the curse-word.
" Hindot! Ang sakit ng paa ko! "
Natural Translation
Fuck! My foot hurts!
Literal Translation
Fuck! The pain of foot my!
" Sa magalang na usapan, iniiwasan ng karamihan ang salitang hindot dahil itinuturing itong lubhang bastos. "
Natural Translation
In polite conversation, most people avoid the word because it is considered highly vulgar.
Literal Translation
In polite that conversation, avoiding of most the word vulgar-term because considered it very rude.
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