Usage Note
Kepyas is a vulgar slang term for the female genitalia. It is considered highly offensive and crude in most social settings and is not appropriate for formal or polite conversation. Learners should be aware of the term to recognize it, but avoid using it.
Examples
" Bahagi ng katawan ang kepyas. "
Natural Translation
The vagina is part of the body.
Literal Translation
Part of body the vagina.
" Ang kepyas ay bahagi ng katawan. "
Natural Translation
The vagina is a part of the body.
Literal Translation
The vagina is part of body.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang kepyas ay isang magaspang na salita lamang para sa bahaging ito ng katawan. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that "kepyas" is merely a crude word for this part of the body.
Literal Translation
Explained the teacher that the vagina is a crude word only for part this of body.
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