From root: puso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinusuan
pi-nu-su-AN
put a heart on
Present (Incomplete)
pinupusuan
pi-nu-pu-su-AN
putting a heart on
Future (Contemplated)
pupusuan
pu-pu-su-AN
will put a heart on
Usage Note
Pusuan is a modern slang term primarily used in social media contexts to describe the act of clicking the "heart" or "love" reaction button on a post. It signifies showing appreciation, support, or affection for digital content shared by others.
Examples
" Pusuan mo ang larawan ko. "
Natural Translation
Heart my photo.
Literal Translation
Put-a-heart-on you the photo my.
" Gusto kong pusuan ang post mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to "heart" your post.
Literal Translation
Want I-, to-put-a-heart-on the post your.
" Kapag may bago akong post, agad itong pinupusuan ng mga kaibigan ko bago pa ako makapag-comment. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I have a new post, my friends immediately heart it even before I can comment.
Literal Translation
When have new I post, immediately this putting-a-heart-on by-the plural friends my before even I can-comment.
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