Insult in Tagalog

Insult in Tagalog translates to “insulto”, “alipusta”, or “panlalait” depending on context. These terms capture the act of showing disrespect or making offensive remarks toward someone. Learn the precise usage and cultural nuances of expressing insults in Filipino conversation below.

[Words] = Insult

[Definition]:

• Insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ (verb), /ˈɪnsʌlt/ (noun)
• Noun 1: A disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or action; an affront.
• Noun 2: An action or event that causes damage or offense.
• Verb 1: To speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse; to offend.

[Synonyms] = Insulto, Alipusta, Panlalait, Paghamak, Paglapastangan, Paninira, Pang-aapi, Pang-inis, Paglibak, Pangungutya.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: His rude comment was a direct insult to her intelligence.
Ex1_PH: Ang kanyang bastos na komento ay direktang insulto sa kanyang katalinuhan.

Ex2_EN: She refused to insult him despite their disagreement.
Ex2_PH: Tumanggi siyang alipustahin siya sa kabila ng kanilang hindi pagkakasundo.

Ex3_EN: The politician’s speech was full of insults toward his opponents.
Ex3_PH: Ang talumpati ng pulitiko ay puno ng panlalait sa kanyang mga kalaban.

Ex4_EN: Don’t insult people just because they have different opinions.
Ex4_PH: Huwag insultuhin ang mga tao dahil lang magkaiba kayo ng opinyon.

Ex5_EN: Adding insult to injury, they fired him without severance pay.
Ex5_PH: Dagdag pa sa paghamak, pinalayas nila siya nang walang kabayaran.