How to Say "Gusto Kita" in Bicol

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gusto kita is a phrase in Bicol used to say "I like you".

This phrase is used to express that you have romantic feelings for someone or simply that you like them.

Which one should you use?

While gusto kita is understood, the standard and more natural way to say "I like you" in Bicol is gusto taka.

In the Rinconada Bikol dialect, you may use Nabootan ako saimo to say "I like you" or Namomotan ta ka to say "I have a crush on you."

To shift emphasis to the person being liked, often for formal clarity or dramatic effect, you can use gusto ko ikaw instead of gusto taka.

The word gusto in Bicol is a loanword from the Spanish word gusto, meaning 'taste' or 'pleasure'.
In some Bicolano courting traditions, expressing gusto taka is often preceded by pamanhikan, a formal request for a hand in marriage involving the family.
In Bicol, the word gusto can describe both a romantic attraction to a person and a simple desire for an object, like wanting a piece of cake.

Jose confesses his feelings to Rochelle at a park.

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