Naku (en. Oh no)

/na-ku/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb used to express feelings or reactions.
Oh no, it's such a busy day today!
Naku, napaka-abalang araw ngayon!
Used to express doubt or concern.
Oh no, we might not finish the project on time.
Naku, baka hindi natin magawa ang proyekto sa oras.
adverb
A morphological form of word that expresses emotion.
Goodness, this is really annoying!
Naku, talagang nakakainis ito!

Common Phrases and Expressions

oh my God!
Expressing shock or disbelief.
naku, Diyos ko!
oh, how hard!
Expressing frustration or difficulty.
naku, ang hirap!

Related Words

oh dear
An expression of concern or dismay.
hay naku

Slang Meanings

maybe later, something like that
Oh no, I can't do that right now!
Naku, hindi ko pa kayang gawin 'yan ngayon!
oh my
Oh my, there’s so much work again!
Naku, ang dami na namang trabaho!
where are you now?
Oh no, we’ve been waiting for you here!
Naku, nag-aantay na kami dito!
so dramatic
Oh no, we’re always getting so dramatic here.
Naku, lagi na lang tayong napapa-drama dito.