walanghiya (wah-lang-hee-yah)

/wa.ˈlaΕ‹.hi.ˈja/insult

What does walanghiya (wah-lang-hee-yah) mean? walanghiya (wah-lang-hee-yah) is a Filipino strong that translates to β€œshameless bastard” in English.

without shame

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"shameless bastard"

'Hiya' (shame/face) is a core Filipino value. Being 'without shame' is a severe character defect.

Walanghiya ka! Paano mo nagawa ito? (You shameless bastard! How could you do this?)