manyak
/ˈmanjak/
The Tagalog word for pervert is manyak. Wiktionary also lists manyakis.
Meaning: sexually perverted person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| manyak | /ˈmanjak/ (Standard Tagalog) /ˈmanjak/ |
|
| manyakis | /manˈjakis/ (Standard Tagalog) /manˈjakis/ |
slang |
The term is used to describe a sexually perverted person. You may also encounter the word Bastos informally to describe someone who is vulgar, offensive or lewd in their behavior.
Which one should you use?
While manyak is the standard term, manyakis is a slangy and more colloquial way to refer to a pervert.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
manyakis is a slang term, whereas manyak serves as the standard form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word manyak can function as both a noun, meaning a pervert and as an adjective, meaning someone is being perverted or lecherous.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmanjak/
Did you know?
- Although manyak is a loanword from the English 'maniac', its meaning has shifted from someone experiencing 'madness' to specifically someone with 'lewd' or 'perverted' sexual tendencies.
- In Filipino pop culture, manyak is often used as a comedic trope for a 'lecherous' character in romantic comedies, rather than always being a severe accusation.
- While manyak is used for perverts, the word bastos covers a broader range of behavior including being rude to elders or lacking manners.
Examples in context
- Ang lalaking iyon ay isang manyak.That man is a pervert.
- Huwag kang makinig sa manyak na iyan.Don't listen to that pervert.
Example conversation
Jasmine tells Mark about a creepy man she saw at the park.
- JasmineMark, may nakita akong manyak sa parke.Mark, I saw a pervert at the park.
- MarkTalaga? Nakakatakot naman ang taong iyon.Really? That person sounds scary.
- JasmineOo, sobrang manyak ng tingin niya sa akin.Yes, his gaze was so perverted toward me.
- MarkIngat ka palagi, Jasmine.Always be careful, Jasmine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pervert” translations and entries manyak, manyakis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manyak, manyakis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
