Pastilan - Oh my goodness! / Wow!
InterjectionCultural Expressions
English Meaning
Oh my goodness! / Wow!
Pronunciation
pahs-TEE-lahn
Capital letters indicate stressed syllables
Example Sentences
1. “Pastilan! Naa diay ka diri?”
“Whoa! You're here?”
Cultural Note
Uniquely Cebuano — Tagalog speakers don't have it. Tone decides meaning: wonder, exasperation, or playful shock. Drop it naturally and locals will smile.
Quick Reference
Bisaya
Pastilan
English
Oh my goodness! / Wow!
Pronunciation
pahs-TEE-lahn
Part of Speech
Interjection