pantek

pan.tekexclamation, sexual

What does pantek mean? pantek is a Indonesian severe that translates to “motherfucker / fuck” in English.

Literal Translation

nail / fuck (Minangkabau)

Meaning & Usage

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"motherfucker / fuck"

A severe curse word originating from Minangkabau / Padang.

Examples in the Wild

Pantek kau! (Motherfucker!)

When to Use It

Context

Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
Only among very close friends who share this register
As a spontaneous exclamation

Avoid

Professional or formal settings
Around elders or authority figures
Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Often associated with the vagina locally, but used broadly as an explosive exclamation of anger.

More in Indonesian 🇮🇩

anjing

“bitch / bastard / fuck”

A dog.

ngentot

“fuck / motherfucker”

The act of sexual intercourse.

4 / 5body part, insult

jembut

“pubes / ugly piece of shit”

Hair on the genitals.

memek

“cunt”

Female genitalia.

5 / 5body part, insult

kontol

“dick / cock”

Male genitalia.

3 / 5body part, sexual

toket

“tits / knockers”

Female breasts.

4 / 5insult, religious

babi

“pig / asshole”

A pig.

2 / 5exclamation

gila

“crazy / insane”

Crazy.