Napakalasa (en. Very tasty)

/napa-ka-la-sa/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
An adjective that describes the extreme deliciousness or taste of food.
This soup is very tasty and still steaming.
Ang sopas na ito ay napakalasa at umuusok pa.
Refers to food or drink that has a uniquely delicious taste.
This fruit is very tasty, which is why kids love it.
Ang prutas na ito ay napakalasa, kaya't paborito ito ng mga bata.
Used to express pleasure in the taste of something.
In his excitement, he said that the dish was very tasty.
Sa kanyang pagkasiyahan, sinabi niya na napakalasa ng ulam.

Etymology

Combination of the word 'napaka' meaning 'very' and 'lasa' referring to taste.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The food is very tasty!
The food is very delicious.
Napakalasa ng pagkain!

Related Words

very delicious
A term describing a food's extreme deliciousness, higher in degree than 'napakalasa'.
napakasarap

Slang Meanings

Super delicious
Ate's cooking is super delicious; I feel like living here!
Ang luto ni ate, napakalasa, parang gusto kong tumira dito!
Very flavorful
Kuya's sinigang is very flavorful, it's really great!
Yung sinigang ni kuya, napakalasa, sobrang flavorful talaga!
Awesome taste
I tasted the pasta, it's super tasty, awesome taste!
Natikman ko yung pasta, napakalasa, bonggang lasa!