Kasahuran (en. Pre-dawn meal)
ka-sa-hu-ran
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The meal prepared or eaten in the early morning before the start of fasting.
We will have sahur of fried food and rice before the fasting begins.
Magsasahur kami ng mga prito at kanin bago mag-umpisa ang pag-aayuno.
A second meal eaten in the morning, usually alongside fasting.
People love nutritious sahur to be prepared for the whole day.
Mahilig ang mga tao sa masustansyang kasahuran para maging handa sa buong araw.
Etymology
From 'sahur', meaning food before dawn.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Had sahur
The act of eating before the start of fasting.
Nagkasahur
Related Words
fasting
The practice of abstaining from eating or drinking for a specified period, usually for religious purposes.
pag-aayuno
Slang Meanings
A term for those having fun or talking at night before morning.
They just finished their kasahuran in front of Lito's house.
Kakatapos lang ng kasahuran nila sa harap ng bahay ni Lito.
Gathering of people enjoying themselves while preparing for the morning.
Our kasahuran in the village had singing and storytelling.
Ang kasahuran namin sa barangay ay may mga kantahan at kwentuhan.
A gathering of friends to bond at night.
Come join the kasahuran, it's fun here!
Sama kayo sa kasahuran, masaya dito!