bayag
/baˈjaɡ/
The English word 'testicles' is translated to Tagalog as bayag.
bayag refers to the two oval organs in the scrotum that produce sperm and testosterone.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈjaɡ/
Did you know?
- While bayag is the anatomical term, a person might use the more polite euphemism itlog, which literally means 'egg', to avoid being offensive in public.
- In Filipino slang, the word bayag is often used metaphorically to mean 'audacity' or 'nerve'. Calling someone mabayag suggests they have the guts or courage to do something daring.
- In medical settings in the Philippines, doctors will often avoid bayag and instead use the English term 'testicles' or the Spanish-derived testículo to remain professional.
Examples in context
- Ang lalaki ay may matatigas na itlog.The man has hard testicles.
- Mayroon kang malalaking bayag!You have big testicles!
- Masakit ang aking bayag.My testicles are painful.
- May sugat sa kanyang bayag.There is a wound on his testicles.
Example conversation
Mark is explaining a medical concern to Christina at a clinic.
- MarkMay nararamdaman akong kakaiba sa aking bayag.I feel something strange in my testicles.
- ChristinaKailan pa ito nagsimula, Mark?When did this start, Mark?
- MarkNitong nakaraang dalawang araw lang.Only within the last two days.
- ChristinaKailangan mong magpatingin agad sa doktor.You need to see a doctor immediately.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bayag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
