DIABLUS • (juh-BLOOS)
literally “the devil” or “devils”, An expression of condemnation or reproval of someone/something
Other Similar terms: demóntris/damóntris, demónius/damónius
Intensive Form
KADIABLUSAN • (kuh-juh-bloo-SUHN)
devilry; intensive form of diablus
Etymology
From Spanish ¡Diablos! “Damn!” (literally devils)
Example Sentences:
Diablus ka! / Kadiablusan mo!
“You devil!” / “How devillish of you!”
Nókarin ya ing diablus a ini?
“Where the hell is this damned thing/person?”
Note:
This is different from diáblu which is the word for “devil” and stressed on the 1st syllable (whereas diablus is an insult term or expression that is stressed on the 2nd syllable).
DIÁBLU • (JAH-bloo)
the devil
Tagálog (Filipino): diyáblo
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