他妈的
tā mā de
The phrase "putang ina mo" translates to the Chinese expression 他妈的 (tā mā de).
他妈的 is a vulgar insult used to express anger or frustration toward someone.
How do you pronounce it?
tā mā de
Did you know?
- The phrase can be used as an intensifier for positive emotions, such as 他妈的太好了, which translates to 'it is damn great'.
- In Chinese culture, insults targeting one's mother are particularly potent because of the deep Confucian emphasis on filial piety and ancestral respect.
- While 他妈的 targets a mother, some Chinese speakers use the phrase 你大爷, which targets the listener's paternal uncle, to achieve a similar effect.
Example conversation
Xiaowen and Junjie are arguing over a broken vase.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen晓雯：你他妈的把花瓶弄坏了！Nǐ tāmāde bǎ huāpíng nòng huài le!You fucking broke the vase!
- 俊杰 Junjie俊杰：我不是故意的。Wǒ bùshì gùyì de.I didn't do it on purpose.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen晓雯：我现在真的很生气！Wǒ xiànzài zhēnde hěn shēngqì!I am really angry right now!
- 俊杰 Junjie俊杰：对不起，我会赔你的。Duìbùqǐ, wǒ huì péi nǐ de.I'm sorry, I will pay you back.
