masarap
/masaˈɾap/
The English word "yummy" is translated into Tagalog as masarap.
The most straightforward and widely used term for "yummy" in Tagalog is masarap. While the English "yummy" is almost exclusively used for food, masarap is more versatile and can be used to describe both tasty food and pleasant experiences, such as a breeze or a massage.
Meaning: delicious (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To form a complete sentence such as "the food is delicious", place the marker ang before the noun, resulting in masarap ang pagkain.
How do you pronounce it?
/masaˈɾap/
When do people say it?
To express pure delight and enjoyment when encountering something tasty, you can use the colloquial phrase Ang sarap!
Did you know?
- In romantic or flirtatious contexts, masarap can be used to describe a person's attractiveness, implying they look 'tempting' or appealing.
- The word masarap can be used to describe a high-quality sleep, where a 'delicious sleep' masarap na tulog means a deep and refreshing rest.
- To emphasize that something is extremely yummy, speakers often repeat the word as masarap-sarap, though this can sometimes imply a sarcastic or hesitant tone depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Masarap ang niluto mo.What you cooked is delicious.
- Masarap ba ang pagkain?Is the food delicious?
Example conversation
Christina and Ricardo are eating at a local restaurant.
- ChristinaMasarap ba ang ulam mo, Ricardo?Is your dish delicious, Ricardo?
- RicardoOo, masarap talaga ito!Yes, this is really delicious!
- ChristinaGusto ko rin tikman yan.I want to taste that too.
- RicardoSige, subukan mo.Sure, try it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry masarap, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
