gostâ
Macanese edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Portuguese gostar.
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
gostâ
- (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.
See also edit
- (to love): querê