tsugi
tsúgi with stress marks
dead; ended
Usage Note
Tsugi is colloquial slang meaning dead, finished, or completely over, widely believed to derive from Japanese tsugini (next) in the sense of being next to die. It is extremely common in casual Filipino conversation and can be used literally, figuratively, or humorously.
Examples
" Tsugi na ang baterya ko. "
Natural Translation
My battery is dead.
Literal Translation
Dead already the battery my.
" Tsugi na ang kontrabida sa pelikula. "
Natural Translation
The villain in the movie is already dead.
Literal Translation
Dead already the villain in movie.
" Akala ng lahat na tsugi na ang lumang kotse, pero gumana pa rin ito nang ipaayos sa mekaniko. "
Natural Translation
Everyone thought the old car was already dead, but it still worked after it was fixed by the mechanic.
Literal Translation
Thought of all that dead already the old car, but worked still it when had-fixed by mechanic.
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