pamahaw
pamahaw is the Bisaya word for breakfast.
The word pamahaw is used specifically for the first meal of the day, just like the English word breakfast.
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Did you know?
- The word pamahaw is built from the root word bahaw, which refers to leftover cold rice. This suggests the historical concept of eating rice from the previous day's meal to start the morning.
- While pamahaw is the standard term, some Bisaya speakers use the Spanish-derived word almuerzo to refer to a heavier mid-morning meal.
- In many Bisaya households, a traditional pamahaw is often paired with sikwate, a thick, hand-beaten native chocolate drink.
Examples in context
- Lami ang pamahaw nga naay sikwate ug buwad.It's a delicious breakfast if there is chocolate beverage and dried fish.This sentence shows how to describe a delicious pamahaw containing chocolate beverage and dried fish.Tatoeba #11344986 by zmah47jr, translation #11344988 by zmah47jr
- Unsa imong pamahaw karong buntaga?What is your breakfast this morning?
- Ayaw kalimot sa imong pamahaw.Don't forget your breakfast.
Example conversation
Maria and Jun are in the kitchen in the morning.
- MariaJun, andam na ang pamahaw.Jun, breakfast is ready.
- JunSalamat, Maria. Unsay sud-an?Thanks, Maria. What is the dish?
- MariaNaay itlog ug kan-on.There are eggs and rice.
- JunKalami ba ana!That sounds delicious!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pamahaw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
