Karamba (en. Gosh)

/kaˈramba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A literary term used as an exclamatory expression of surprise or astonishment.
Gosh! I didn't expect this to happen!
Karamba! Hindi ko inaasahang mangyari ito!
An exclamatory expression often used in conversation to convey emotion.
Wow, the view here is beautiful!
Karamba, ang ganda ng tanawin dito!
A word used to express disbelief or astonishment.
Wow! How fast he runs!
Karamba! Ang bilis naman ng pagtakbo niya!

Etymology

Espanyol: 'Caramba', nagpapahayag ng sorpresa o inis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gosh beautiful
An expression used to express astonishment at beauty.
karamba ganda

Related Words

wow
A word used to express surprise or admiration.
wow

Slang Meanings

So much joy or excitement in a situation.
Wow! That concert was so much fun!
Karamba! Ang saya ng concert na 'yun!
Reaction when you can't explain the situation.
Wow! What happened here?
Karamba! Anong nangyari dito?
An expression of intense celebration or happiness.
We partied like crazy yesterday!
Nag-party kami ng karamba kahapon!