Usage Note
Jakol is a crude slang term for male masturbation, used primarily among male peer groups in informal settings. It is considered vulgar and inappropriate in formal or mixed company, though it appears frequently in internet humor and banter among young Filipino men.
Examples
" Pribadong usapin ang jakol. "
Natural Translation
Male masturbation is a private matter.
Literal Translation
Private matter the male-masturbation.
" Ang jakol ay usaping pribado. "
Natural Translation
Male masturbation is a private matter.
Literal Translation
The male-masturbation is matter private.
" Itinuturing ng marami na bastos na salita ang jakol, kaya hindi ito angkop gamitin sa pormal na usapan. "
Natural Translation
Many consider male masturbation a vulgar word, so it is not appropriate to use in formal conversation.
Literal Translation
Considered by many that crude that word the male-masturbation, so not this fitting to-use in formal that conversation.
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