jusko
The English phrase "oh my goodness" can be translated into Tagalog as jusko.
jusko is used to express a wide range of emotions, including shock, frustration, exhaustion or disbelief.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a contraction of the phrase Diyos ko, where Diyos means God and ko means my.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While jusko is the common, colloquial way to express surprise or exasperation in daily conversation, the full form Diyos ko is more formal or emphatic. To make the expression more polite or respectful, you can add the particle po to create jusko po.
When do people say it?
Other ways to express surprise or astonishment include the formal Naku po!, the colloquial Susmaryosep! for holy astonishment, the colloquial Grabe! to express amazement or disbelief (often meaning "extreme" or "intense") and the slang expression Hala! used in informal conversations.
Did you know?
- The expression Susmaryosep! is a linguistic fusion of the Spanish names for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, compressed into a single, rhythmic exclamation of shock.
- The word jusko is derived from the Spanish 'Dios mío', which was adapted into Tagalog as Diyos ko before being contracted.
- The expression Susmaryosep! is often associated with the 'matanda' or older generation, and using it can make a speaker sound like a stereotypical Filipino grandmother.
Examples in context
- Naku po! Hindi ko akalain na makakarating kayo dito.Oh my goodness! I didn't expect you to come here.
- Grabe! Ang galing mo talaga sa larong iyon!Oh my goodness! You were really amazing in that game!
- Hala! Ang laki ng tinakbo mo!Oh my goodness! You ran such a long distance!
- Susmaryosep! Ang laki ng regalo mo sa akin!Oh my goodness! The gift you gave me is huge!
- Jusko, ang init naman dito!Oh my goodness, it is so hot here!
- Jusko, ang ganda ng view.Oh my goodness, the view is beautiful.
- Jusko, nakalimutan ko ang susi.Oh my goodness, I forgot the keys.
Example conversation
A woman realizes she left her stove on.
- ChristinaJusko, naiwan ko nang nakabukas ang kalan!Oh my goodness, I left the stove on!
- RicardoHala, tara na at bumalik doon.Oh no, let's go back there now.
- ChristinaSalamat at naalala ko agad.Thank goodness I remembered immediately.
- RicardoButi na lang talaga.That was very lucky indeed.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jusko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
