sarap
Meaning: delicious
Meaning
Usage: "Sarap" is used to express enjoyment of food's taste, similar to "delicious" or "tasty." It's often used when describing a particularly good meal or dish, and can be used to describe any food from local plate lunches to international cuisine.
Examples
"Dis adobo is so sarap!"
"Eh, dat poke was so sarap, I wen' eat 'em all!"
"You like try my plate lunch? Da kalua pig so sarap, brah."
Origin & Cultural Context
Origin: Borrowed from Tagalog, "masarap" (delicious) entered Pidgin through Filipino immigrants who came to work on the sugar plantations in the 19th and 20th centuries. It quickly became integrated into the local lexicon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "sarap" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"sarap" means "delicious" in Hawaiian Pidgin. "Sarap" is used to express enjoyment of food's taste, similar to "delicious" or "tasty." It's often used when describing a particularly good meal or dish, and can be used to describe any food from local plate lunches to international cuisine..
How do you pronounce "sarap"?
"sarap" is pronounced "SAH-rahp". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "sarap" in a sentence?
Example: "Dis adobo is so sarap!"
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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