Sex in Tagalog

Sex in Tagalog translates to “kasarian” (biological sex/gender), “pakikipagtalik” (sexual intercourse), or “seks” (borrowed term). This term refers to biological categories, gender identity, or intimate physical activity between individuals. Understanding these translations helps navigate health, social, and biological discussions in Filipino.

[Words] = Sex

[Definition]:

Sex /sɛks/

• Noun 1: Either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.
• Noun 2: Physical activity in which people touch each other’s bodies for sexual pleasure or reproduction.
• Noun 3: Gender identity or the state of being male or female.

[Synonyms] = Kasarian, Pakikipagtalik, Seks, Pagtatalik, Sekso, Pakikipagrelasyon, Gender

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The form asks you to indicate your sex: male or female.
Ex1_PH: Ang form ay humihingi sa iyo na isaad ang iyong kasarian: lalaki o babae.

Ex2_EN: Education about safe sex is important for public health.
Ex2_PH: Ang edukasyon tungkol sa ligtas na pakikipagtalik ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng publiko.

Ex3_EN: The doctor needs to know the baby’s sex for the medical records.
Ex3_PH: Kailangan malaman ng doktor ang kasarian ng sanggol para sa medikal na rekord.

Ex4_EN: The study examined differences between the sexes in physical strength.
Ex4_PH: Sinuri ng pag-aaral ang mga pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng mga kasarian sa pisikal na lakas.

Ex5_EN: Many animals can determine the sex of their offspring.
Ex5_PH: Maraming hayop ang makakapag-alaman ng kasarian ng kanilang supling.