gostâ

See also: gosta, Gösta, and gošta

Macanese

Alternative forms

• gostá

Etymology

From Portuguese gostar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡɔsˈta/, /ɡɔʃˈta/

Verb

gostâ

1. (usually with di) to like

   Nôs tudo gostá de Ongcông.

   We all like Hong Kong.

   Iou nunca gostâ uví seléa ancusa.

   I never liked hearing these things.

Usage notes

• The usage without di is likely a relatively recent occurrence, possibly influenced by Cantonese.

See also

• (to love): querê

References

• https://www.macaneselibrary.org/pub/english/uipatua.htm
• https://belamaquista.wordpress.com/2017/05/10/ancusa/