Supi!
Supí! with stress marks
expression meaning "Out!" or "Get lost!"
Usage Note
Supi! is a sharp, dismissive exclamation used to shoo away animals — particularly dogs or cats — or to tell someone to leave in a rude or impatient manner. It is analogous to saying 'Shoo!' or 'Get out of here!' and is informal and somewhat coarse when directed at people. Children and elderly speakers use it most commonly for animals.
Examples
" Supi! Layas ka, aso! "
Natural Translation
Shoo! Get away, dog!
Literal Translation
Shoo! Get-away you, dog!
" Supi! Umalis ka dito. "
Natural Translation
Get lost! Leave here.
Literal Translation
Get lost! Leave you here.
" "Supi!" sigaw ng lola habang itinataboy ang pusang gustong umakyat sa mesang may pagkain. "
Natural Translation
"Shoo!" the grandmother shouted while driving away the cat that wanted to climb onto the table with food.
Literal Translation
"Shoo!" shout of grandmother while driving-away the cat that wanting climb onto table that-has food.
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