takla
The English word 'poop' is translated into Kapampangan as takla.
All terms provided refer to the noun meaning feces.
Meaning: feces (noun)
Which one should you use?
Dawak is specifically an informal term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Eput is a regional term used in certain areas.
Did you know?
- In Kapampangan culture, mentioning bodily functions like takla in the presence of elders is often seen as a breach of 'galang' or respect, regardless of the speaker's age.
- If you are in a specific part of Pampanga and use the word eput, you may be identified as coming from a very specific local sub-region.
- In Kapampangan, many people avoid saying takla in polite company, instead using euphemisms related to 'business' or 'going to the toilet'.
Examples in context
- Dakul ing takla ning asu.There is a lot of dog poop.
- Mika takla king labas.There is poop outside.
- Linisan mu ing takla.Clean up the poop.
Example conversation
Angel and Mark are cleaning their backyard.
- AngelMark, akit mu ing takla?Mark, do you see the poop?
- MarkWa, ninu ing mekakla keti?Yes, who pooped here?
- AngelIng asu ya keni.It was the dog here.
- MarkSige, linis ku ne.Alright, I will clean it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry takla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
