susmaryosep
susmaryosép with stress marks
expression of surprise or dislike; "Jesus, Mary & Joseph!"
Usage Note
Susmaryosep is a compressed invocation of the Holy Family — Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (Hesus, Maria, Jose) — used as an exclamation of shock, disgust, or exasperation. It is softened profanity, considered milder than outright cursing, and is used across generations. Older Filipinos use it frequently; younger speakers often find it charmingly old-fashioned.
Examples
" Susmaryosep, ang init ngayon! "
Natural Translation
Good heavens, it's so hot today!
Literal Translation
Jesus-Mary-Joseph, the heat now!
" Susmaryosep! Ano ang nangyari? "
Natural Translation
Jesus, Mary & Joseph! What happened?
Literal Translation
Jesus, Mary & Joseph! What the happened?
" Susmaryosep, akala ko'y nakapagsara na ako ng pinto bago kami umalis kahapon! "
Natural Translation
Good heavens, I thought I had already locked the door before we left yesterday!
Literal Translation
Jesus-Mary-Joseph, thought I that closed already I of door before we left yesterday!
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