puwet
In Tagalog, the word for bum is puwet.
The term puwet refers to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Which one should you use?
While puwet is the standard spelling, the shortened form pwet is very common in casual, spoken Tagalog.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
puwet is an informal way to refer to the buttocks.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, puwet is used humorously to describe the very back of a line or the end of a queue, as in nasa puwet ng pila.
- When describing a person 'sitting on their bum' in a very polite way, Tagalog speakers will often avoid puwet entirely and use phrases describing the 'seat' or 'base' of the body.
- While puwet is standard, you might hear the word kalong in certain provincial dialects to refer to the area around the lap or buttocks when a child is sitting.
Examples in context
- Hindi siya responsable, walang kuwentang tao talaga.He is not responsible, really a good-for-nothing person.
- Masakit ang puwet ko.My butt hurts.
- May sugat ang puwet ng aso.The dog's butt has a wound.
- Huwag mong upuan ang puwet niya.Don't sit on his butt.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are talking about a minor injury while resting.
- JasmineRicardo, bakit ka namimilipit?Ricardo, why are you squirming?
- RicardoMasakit ang puwet ko dahil sa mahabang biyahe.My butt hurts because of the long trip.
- JasmineGusto mo bang magpahinga muna?Do you want to rest first?
- RicardoSalamat, Jasmine. Kailangan ko talaga ito.Thanks, Jasmine. I really need this.
