tsupa
tsupâ with stress marks
fellatio
Usage Note
Tsupa is a vulgar colloquial term for oral sex, explicitly inappropriate in formal, professional, or family contexts. Language learners should be aware of it to avoid accidental misuse of similar-sounding words.
Examples
" Bastos na salita ang tsupa. "
Natural Translation
The word for fellatio is a vulgar word.
Literal Translation
Vulgar word the fellatio.
" Gumawa siya ng tsupa. "
Natural Translation
He/She did fellatio.
Literal Translation
Did he/she of fellatio.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang salitang tsupa ay tinuturing na napakalaswa at hindi dapat gamitin sa pampublikong usapan. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that the word for fellatio is considered highly obscene and should not be used in public conversation.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the teacher that the word fellatio is regarded as very-obscene and not should use in public conversation.
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