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“Expression of surprise, dismay, or mild shock” in Bisaya: sus
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “expression of surprise, dismay, or mild shock” is sus, pronounced SUS. It's used as a interjection in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
sus
SUS
- English meaning
- expression of surprise, dismay, or mild shock
- Part of speech
- interjection
How to pronounce sus
Say it as SUS. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.
Example sentences
Sus! Nakalimtan nako ang akong pitaka!
“Oh no! I forgot my wallet!”
Usage note
A softened form of 'Hesus' (Jesus). Used casually like 'oh gosh' or 'oh no'.
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