takki
takki is the Ilocano word for poop.
The word is used to refer to feces as a noun.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
Tae is an informal alternative.
Did you know?
- The word takki shares a common ancestor with many other words across the Pacific, stemming from the ancient Proto-Austronesian root *Caqi.
- Ilocano speakers may use euphemisms related to 'going to the field' or 'going to the bushes' to avoid saying takki or tae in polite company.
- The phonetic structure of takki features a geminate consonant, meaning the 'k' sound is held slightly longer than in English.
Examples in context
- Adda takki ti aso idiay dalan.There is dog poop on the road.
- Agannad ka ta adda takki idiay lamet.Be careful because there is poop on the floor.
Example conversation
Cristina and Ricardo are cleaning the backyard.
- CristinaRicardo, adda takki ditoy.Ricardo, there is poop here.
- RicardoSino ti nang-takki ditoy?Who pooped here?
- CristinaMabalin a ti aso tayo.It might be our dog.
- RicardoSige, linis ko dayta.Okay, I will clean that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries takki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
