Ikasubo

unfortunately; sadly; regrettablyadverb / expression

Alternative meanings

Used to introduce bad news, a sad situation, or something that causes sorrow or disappointment.

Pronunciation

ee-kah-SOO-boh

Root and affixes

Related to subo, sadness or to lament. Ikasubo expresses that something causes sadness or regret.

Variants or conjugations

makasubo; subo; ikaguol; sa kasubo

Related words and expressions

sadness; grief; pity; tragedy; sorrow

Meaning and usage notes

Ikasubo can sound like “it is regrettable” or “unfortunately”. “Sa kasubo” is also used for “sadly / unfortunately” depending on the sentence.