“Putang ina” is so common it’s become a general cry of shock.

The 10 most-used swear words in Philippines, ranked from nuclear to Grandma-safe. Tap “Hear it” to hear each one, or tap a red bar to reveal a word.

1. 1
   putang ina mo poo-TANG ee-NA moYour mother’s a whore.
   Nuclear ▶ Hear it
2. 2
   kupal koo-PALJerk (literally smegma).
   Very rude ▶ Hear it
3. 3
   tangina tang-EE-naShort form. Damn!
   Rude ▶ Hear it
4. 4
   gago GA-goIdiot.
   Rude ▶ Hear it
5. 5
   ulol oo-LOLCrazy fool.
   Rude ▶ Hear it
7. 6
   pakyu PAK-yooF*** you.
   Rude ▶ Hear it
8. 7
   leche LEH-chehDamn! (milk)
   Mild ▶ Hear it
9. 8
   tarantado ta-ran-TA-doReckless idiot.
   Mild ▶ Hear it
10. 9
    hayop HA-yopAnimal. Beast.
    Mild ▶ Hear it
11. 10
    bwisit BWEE-sitAnnoying; a jinx.
    Grandma-safe ▶ Hear it