napakasarap
The Tagalog phrase for "very delicious" is napakasarap.
napakasarap is used to describe food or drink that has a very pleasant taste.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix napaka-, which functions as an intensifier meaning "very" and the root word sarap, meaning "delicious" or "good taste".
Which one should you use?
While masarap is the standard way to say "delicious", napakasarap is a much stronger, intensified version. You may also see ang sarap used as a common, slightly more colloquial way to express that something is delicious, often as an exclamation.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle din after napakasarap expresses that something is also very delicious, as in napakasarap din.
Did you know?
- You might hear a person say Napakasarap ng tulog to mean they had a 'very delicious sleep', which is a common way to say they slept extremely well.
- The word sarap is often used in the phrase sarap ng buhay, which literally translates to 'deliciousness of life' but actually means 'living a comfortable or easy life'.
- In the Philippines, people often accompany the word sarap with a gesture of closing their eyes or leaning back to physically signal the intensity of the flavor.
Examples in context
- Ang sarap-sarap! Saan mo ba nakuha ito?It's so delicious! Where did you get this?
- Grabe, ang sarap ng adobo mo!Wow, your adobo is so delicious!
- Napakasarap ng luto mo.Your cooking is very delicious.
- Napakasarap ng kape rito.The coffee here is very delicious.
- Napakasarap ng ulam na ito.This dish is very delicious.
Example conversation
Maria and Juan are eating lunch at a local restaurant.
- MariaNapakasarap ng adobo na ito, Juan.This adobo is very delicious, Juan.
- JuanOo, Maria. Talagang masarap ito.Yes, Maria. It is really delicious.
- MariaGusto mo pa ba?Do you want more?
- JuanHindi na, busog na ako.No more, I am full.
