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Meaning of basta | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B1
basˈta

Definitions

  1. used to react when one refuses to give an explanation: just because!; none of your business!; no need to ask!; whatever!
  2. used to react to one's sudden loss for words during an explanation

Examples

“Bakit ka nandito? Basta!”

Why are you here? Just because!

“Ay, basta! Nakakainis talaga siya!”

Urghh, whatever! He's just so annoying!

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

belat beng bilis binggo bula bulaga

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