Masarap (en. Delicious)

/maˈsa.rap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to having a delicious taste or smell.
The cooked adobo is really delicious.
Ang nilutong adobo ay talagang masarap.
Expresses enjoyment of a food or drink.
This coffee made from local beans is delicious.
Masarap ang kape na ito na gawa sa lokal na mga butil.
Spicy, flavorful, or provides comfort to the senses.
This soup is delicious and brings warmth to the body.
Ang sabaw na ito ay masarap at nagbibigay ng init sa katawan.

Etymology

root words: sara (to taste good)

Common Phrases and Expressions

delicious food
foods that bring joy to the taste
masarap na pagkain
delicious with every drop
very delicious in every part
masarap ang bawa't patak

Related Words

sarap
A common word that refers to the comfort or pleasure derived from food.
sarap
rice
The main dish in many Filipino cultures, usually accompanied by delicious viands.
kanin

Slang Meanings

totally delicious
Wow! I'm totally enjoying our food trip!
Grabe! Sarap na sarap ako sa food trip natin!
perfectly delicious
Dude, your dish is perfectly delicious!
Pare, swak na swak yung ulam mo!
worth the deliciousness
The food here is worth the deliciousness!
Ang pagkain dito, sulit sa sarap!
taste of heaven
That dessert really tastes like heaven!
Yung dessert na yan, talagang lasang langit!