EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Gosh!; Good heavens!...
string, rope, tie, bond...
to tie something; to tie onto something...
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FIL: Isang bulalas na nagpapahayag ng pagkagulat, pagkamangha, o kung minsan ay pagkadismaya.
EN: Gosh!; Good heavens!
Your lola's version of "OMG!" or "Shookt!" It's an old-school exclamation you blurt out when you're surprised, amazed, or slightly annoyed. Nakakita ka ng dambuhalang ahas? "Karamba!" Nanalo ka sa lotto? "Karamba!" Nakalimutan mo wallet mo? "Ay, karamba!" It's a classic for a reason.
From Spanish `¡caramba!`, an exclamation of surprise or annoyance.
Sounds somewhat dated or theatrical today, but is widely understood. Often used for humorous or dramatic effect.
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🇵🇭 Karamba! Ang laki naman ng isdang nahuli mo!
🇺🇸 Good heavens! That's a huge fish you caught!
🇵🇭 Karamba! Naiwan ko na naman ang aking salamin.
🇺🇸 Gosh! I left my glasses again.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.