Punk in Tagalog

“Punk” in Tagalog is often kept as “Punk” or translated as “Rebelde” or “Suwail”, referring to a rebellious youth subculture or music genre. This term encompasses both the cultural movement and the attitude of nonconformity prevalent in Filipino urban youth culture.

[Words] = Punk

[Definition]:

• Punk /pʌŋk/
• Noun 1: A loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music, popular in the late 1970s.
• Noun 2: A person associated with punk rock, typically characterized by rebellious attitudes and distinctive clothing.
• Noun 3: A worthless person or a young troublemaker.
• Adjective: Relating to punk rock and its associated subculture.

[Synonyms] = Rebelde, Suwail, Pasaway, Matigas ang ulo, Punkero/Punkera

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The punk rock movement emerged as a rebellion against mainstream music.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kilusang punk rock ay lumitaw bilang paghihimagsik laban sa mainstream na musika.
• Ex2_EN: She dressed in typical punk fashion with leather jackets and safety pins.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagdamit sa karaniwang punk na pananamit na may mga leather jacket at safety pins.
• Ex3_EN: The punk scene in Manila has grown significantly over the past decade.
• Ex3_PH: Ang punk scene sa Maynila ay lumaki nang husto sa nakaraang dekada.
• Ex4_EN: He listened to punk bands like The Ramones and Sex Pistols.
• Ex4_PH: Nakikinig siya ng mga punk band tulad ng The Ramones at Sex Pistols.
• Ex5_EN: The punk attitude emphasizes individuality and anti-establishment views.
• Ex5_PH: Ang punk na saloobin ay binibigyang-diin ang pagkakaiba-iba at anti-establishment na pananaw.