seks
sex; sexual intercourse
Usage Note
Seks is a direct borrowing from English and is used in modern Filipino media, education, and casual conversation. It is considered more clinical or casual than some traditional euphemisms. In formal writing, the Spanish-derived sekso is more common.
Examples
" Pinag-aralan namin ang seks sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
We studied sex in school.
Literal Translation
Studied we the sex in school.
" Pinag-aralan nila ang seks sa klase ng agham. "
Natural Translation
They studied sex in science class.
Literal Translation
Studied they the sex in class of science.
" Mahalagang turuan ang mga kabataan tungkol sa seks para maunawaan nila ang kalusugan at responsibilidad. "
Natural Translation
It's important to teach young people about sex so they understand health and responsibility.
Literal Translation
Important teach the youth about sex so understand they the health and responsibility.
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