Diyaske!
Diyáske! with stress marks
expression of irritation
Usage Note
Diyaske! is a mild Filipino expletive used to express frustration, surprise, or exasperation. It is considered a polite euphemism — commonly used by those who wish to vent without resorting to stronger profanity, and is suitable across a wide range of social contexts including in front of children or elders.
Examples
" Diyaske! Naiwan ko ang pera. "
Natural Translation
Dang it! I left my money behind.
Literal Translation
Diyaske! Left I the money.
" Diyaske! Nakalimutan ko na naman ang aking susi. "
Natural Translation
Dang it! I forgot my key again.
Literal Translation
Diyaske! Forgot I again the my key.
" Diyaske! Akala ko nasa bag ko ang dokumento, pero naiwan ko pala ito sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Dang it! I thought the document was in my bag, but it turns out I left it at home.
Literal Translation
Diyaske! Thought I in-the bag my the document, but left I evidently it in house.
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