anak ng puta (ah-nak nang poo-tah)

ʔa.ˈnak naŋ ˈpu.tainsult

What does anak ng puta (ah-nak nang poo-tah) mean? anak ng puta (ah-nak nang poo-tah) is a Filipino nuclear that translates to “son of a bitch” in English.

son of a whore

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"son of a bitch"

Literally calling someone the son of a prostitute.

Ikaw, anak ng puta ka! (You, you're a son of a bitch!)

Context

  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Only among very close friends who share this register
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
  • Almost any situation — this is as offensive as it gets
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

A direct translation from Spanish 'hijo de puta'. Very offensive.

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