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Aspec Terminology and Identities
in Filipino

These terms are drawn from Tagalog words and sayings but we encourage other Filipinos to create their own aspec terms in their own local languages.If you have your own that you want to share with us, please message us through email or any of socials!

Walang-nasa (Asexuality)
Lit. “lacking desire or attraction” (Tagalog). Taken from the structure of asexual (a-sexual). Nasa can be understood as yearning, desire, or attraction.Walang-suyo (Aromanticism)
Lit. “lacking favor or affection” (Tagalog). Taken from the structure of aromantic (a-romantic). Suyo can be understood as favor, affection, or romantic interest. It is more commonly used as the verb “sinusuyo” (wooing someone) and noun “kasuyo” (romantic partner) when used in the romantic context.

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Kapangako (Queerplatonic Partner)
Lit. “someone i share a promise with” (Tagalog). Kapangako derives from pangako which means promise or oath. Kapangako denotes a bond with someone you share a promise or oath with.

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