gostâ

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See also: gosta, Gösta, and gošta

Macanese[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Portuguese gostar.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɡɔsˈta/, /ɡɔʃˈta/

Verb[edit]

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[edit]

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

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