Lekat!
expression of disappointment
Usage Note
Lekat! is a mild native expletive expressing frustration or disappointment, similar in force to 'Darn!' in English. It is softer than stronger expletives and is used across age groups when something goes wrong or a plan fails.
Examples
" Lekat! Nahulog ang plato. "
Natural Translation
Darn! The plate fell.
Literal Translation
Darn! Fell the plate.
" Lekat! Wala akong pera. "
Natural Translation
Darn! I have no money.
Literal Translation
Darn! None I money.
" Lekat! Nakalimutan ko na naman ang payong ko sa bahay kahit alam kong uulan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Darn! I forgot my umbrella at home again even though I knew it would rain today.
Literal Translation
Darn! Forgot I again the umbrella my at house even-though knew I that will-rain today.
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