gostâ

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See also: gosta, Gösta, and gošta

Macanese

Alternative forms

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

References

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