puwet
The English phrase 'booty' translates to the Tagalog word puwet.
puwet is used to refer to the posterior region of the body.
Meaning: The buttocks (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word puwit is the standard anatomical term for the buttocks and is more neutral than English slang. The form puwet is a slightly less formal way to refer to the posterior region. Additionally, the shortened form pwet is a common, more casual way to refer to the buttocks in spoken Tagalog.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
puwit is a standard, neutral term. puwet is slightly less formal, while the shortened version pwet is considered informal and is used commonly in spoken Tagalog.
Did you know?
- In traditional Filipino folklore, certain spirits called dwende are said to play tricks by pinching the puwet of people walking by.
- The expression puwet ng baso literally translates to 'bottom of the glass' and is used to describe the very last dregs of a liquid.
- While English speakers use 'booty' as suggestive slang, the casual Tagalog version pwet is frequently used by children in a blunt or playful way.
Examples in context
- Grabe, ang ganda ng booty niya! Parang naglalakad siya sa runway.Grabe, her booty is beautiful! It's like she's walking on a runway.
- Masakit ang puwet ko.My buttocks hurt.
- Malambot ang kanyang puwet.Her buttocks are soft.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are talking about a long bike ride.
- MariaRicardo, masakit ba ang puwet mo?Ricardo, do your buttocks hurt?
- RicardoOo, Maria, sobrang sakit ng puwet ko.Yes, Maria, my buttocks hurt so much.
- MariaKailangan mo ng pahinga.You need some rest.
- RicardoSalamat, magpapahinga muna ako.Thanks, I will rest first.
