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Macanese
Alternative forms
Etymology
ui derives from Portuguese ui (“interjection commenting on a close call”).
Pronunciation
Adverb
ui-di
- very, extremely, such a
- Synonym: (not as strong) muto
- ui-di fácil fazê ― very easy to do
- comizaina ui-di sabroso ― very tasty food
- Uí-di sim! ― Very good! (literally, “Very yes!”)
Ui-di tanto bronco aquí- This place is full of idiots
- (literally, “Very many idiots here”)
Aia, êle ui-di chico- He is such a gossip
João capaz, António muito capaz, mas José — ui de capaz!- João is smart, António is very smart, but José — extremely smart!
Usage notes
- ui is rarely used outside of this term.
- May be used to describe a degree greater than muto.
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