Ermat / Ermats

Used to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived similarly to “erpat,” where the syllables of the word “mother”

Example:

Bumili ako ng regalo para sa ermat ko sa Mother's Day.
I bought a gift for my mom(ermat) on Mother's Day.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Gin Bulag

    A Filipino slang phrase that translates to “blind gin” in English. It refers to a cheap type of gin that is so potent it can supposedly make you go blind, or at least make you extremely intoxicated. It is often associated with low-quality, strong alcoholic beverages.

    Example:

    Inom tayo ng gin bulag mamaya pagkatapos ng trabaho.
    Let's drink some cheap gin(gin bulag) later after work.

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  • Etneb

    Derived from reversing the syllables of the word “bente,” which means “twenty” in Tagalog. It is often used to refer to a twenty-peso bill or simply the amount of twenty pesos.

    Example:

    Pahiram naman ng etneb, kulang ako sa pamasahe.
    Can I borrow twenty pesos (etneb)? I'm short on fare.

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  • Agik

    Used in the same context as “All right!” or “Okay!”

    Example:

    Agik, Dun ako sa dulo!
    All right (Agik), the backseat is mine!

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