punyeta
punyéta with stress marks
cuss word
Usage Note
Punyeta is a strong Filipino expletive derived from Spanish 'puñeta', used to express frustration, anger, or exasperation. While considered vulgar, it is commonly heard in informal speech. Its intensity falls somewhere between mild and strong profanity depending on context and company.
Examples
" Punyeta, nakalimutan ko na naman. "
Natural Translation
Damn it, I forgot again.
Literal Translation
Damn-it, forgot I again.
" Nasabi nila ang salitang punyeta dahil sa galit. "
Natural Translation
They said the cuss word because of anger.
Literal Translation
Said they the word-that cuss-word because of anger.
" Napamura siya ng punyeta dahil sa inis, pero humingi rin siya agad ng paumanhin sa mga kasama. "
Natural Translation
He blurted out a curse out of irritation, but he also quickly apologized to his companions.
Literal Translation
Cursed he of damn-it because of irritation, but asked also he immediately of pardon to plural companion.
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