bwisit
In Tagalog, the word for damn is bwisit.
The term bwisit is used as a non-vulgar expression to convey contempt. Other ways to express similar feelings include using the informal phrase Anak ng to show disbelief or frustration, or the phrase Grabe naman! to express a stronger sense of frustration or disbelief.
Meaning: non-vulgar expression of contempt etc. (intj)
Did you know?
- The word bwisit is derived from the Hokkien Chinese word bo i̍t, which literally means 'not one' or 'nothing'.
- The expression Anak ng! is a truncated version of a much longer, more offensive phrase involving one's parent, but it is used so frequently that it has become a mild, almost playful exclamation.
- In Filipino culture, expressing intense frustration like bwisit can sometimes be seen as 'bad luck' for the group, so it is often tempered in formal settings to maintain social harmony.
Examples in context
- Grabe, ang haba ng pila!Damn, the line is so long!
- Kainis, hindi pa rin sila tapos!Damn, they're still not done!
- Anak ng pating, ang mahal nito!Damn, this is so expensive!
- Grabe naman, sabi ko na huwag mong gawin!Damn it, I told you not to do it!
- Bwisit naman ang trapik dito.The traffic here is so damn annoying.
- Bwisit talaga ang computer ko.My computer is so damn frustrating.
- Bwisit na ulan ito.This damn rain.
Example conversation
Maria and Ricardo are waiting for a late bus in the rain.
- MariaBwisit, ang tagal dumating ng bus.Damn, the bus is taking so long.
- RicardoPasensya na, Maria, basa na tayo.I'm sorry, Maria, we're already soaked.
- MariaBwisit talaga ang panahon ngayon.The weather today is truly damn annoying.
- RicardoDarating din ang sasakyan natin.Our ride will arrive soon.
