masarap
/masaˈɾap/
The English phrase "taste good" is translated into Tagalog as masarap.
masarap is used to describe something that has a pleasant flavor when eaten or drunk.
Which one should you use?
While masarap is the general term for tasty or delicious, malinamnam is a more specific word used to describe something that is savory or has an umami flavor.
How does it change in a sentence?
masarap is an adjective and does not change its form based on the person or number of the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/masaˈɾap/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, calling a person masarap is highly suggestive and implies that the person is physically attractive or 'appetizing'.
- In Filipino culture, masarap is often used to describe a feeling of comfort or pleasure that has nothing to do with eating, such as a 'delicious' sleep or a 'tasty' massage.
- Filipinos may use the phrase masarap sa feeling to describe an emotional state of satisfaction, translating literally to 'delicious to the feeling'.
Examples in context
- Hindi masarap ang prutas na ito.This fruit doesn't taste good.This sentence is useful for practicing the negative form of masarap.Tatoeba #1369433 by nonong, translation #1192397 by CK
- Ang adobo mo ay masarap.Your adobo is delicious.
- Grabe, sarap na sarap ako sa lechon mo.Wow, I'm really enjoying your lechon.
- Ang kakanin mo, panalo!Your kakanin is awesome!
- Uy, ang sarap ng adobo mo!Hey, your adobo is delicious!
- Masarap ang luto ni Nanay.Mom's cooking tastes good.
- Sobrang masarap ang ulam na ito.This dish tastes really good.
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are eating lunch at a small restaurant.
- JuanMaria, masarap ba ang pagkain mo?Maria, does your food taste good?
- MariaOo, Juan, masarap talaga ito.Yes, Juan, this is really delicious.
- JuanGusto mo bang tikman ang sa akin?Do you want to taste mine?
- MariaSige, subukan ko nga.Sure, let me try it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry masarap, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
