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tungayaw
to swear, to curse

magtungayaw
to use bad language

nagtungayaw
used bad language


The word tungayaw is not common in Filipino conversation.

The more common word for 'swearing' is magmura.


Huwag kang magmura.
Don't swear.


The Tagalog word for 'to swear' (an oath) is sumpa.


masasamang salita
bad words

insulto
insults

mahirap pakinggan
hard to listen to

Also see Bad Words in Tagalog and How to Swear in Tagalog.