Macanese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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ui derives from Portuguese ui (interjection commenting on a close call).

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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ui-di

  1. very, extremely, such a
    Synonym: (not as strong) muto
    ui-di fácil fazêvery easy to do
    comizaina ui-di sabrosovery 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

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  • ui is rarely used outside of this term.
  • May be used to describe a degree greater than muto.

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