traidor
/tɾajˈdoɾ/
The Filipino word for traitor is traidor.
traidor refers to a person who betrays someone or a group. A common synonym is taksil, which is often used to convey a more poetic or deeply emotional sense of betrayal.
Meaning: one who betrays, a betrayer (noun)
Which one should you use?
While traidor is a standard term for a betrayer, taksil can be used to describe someone who is treacherous or to emphasize the emotional weight of the betrayal.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add the marker mga before the word, resulting in mga traidor.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾajˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Filipino historical plays, a traitor is often labeled a hudas, derived from the name Judas Iscariot, which functions as a common noun for a betrayer.
- While traidor refers to a person, the word taksil can be used to describe things like 'treacherous' weather or a failing piece of equipment.
- The phrase pagtataksil is frequently used in Filipino pop songs to describe 'infidelity' in a relationship, making the concept of a 'traitor' inseparable from the concept of a cheating spouse.
Examples in context
- Ang mga manloloko na ito ay dapat maparusahan.These deceivers/traitors must be punished.
- Huwag mo siyang pagkatiwalaan, taksil siya.Don't trust him, he's a traitor.
- Siya ay isang traidor sa ating bansa.He is a traitor to our country.
- Huwag kang maging traidor sa iyong mga kaibigan.Do not be a traitor to your friends.
- Tinawag siyang traidor ng mga tao.The people called him a traitor.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a former coworker's dishonest actions.
- PatriciaTunay na traidor ang dating kasama natin.Our former colleague is a true traitor.
- AntonioAlam ko, napakasama ng ginawa niya.I know, what he did was very bad.
- PatriciaHindi ko mapapatawad ang isang traidor.I cannot forgive a traitor.
- AntonioTama ka, Patricia, dapat siyang matuto.You are right, Patricia, he needs to learn.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry traidor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
