pampasarap

Tagalog

Etymology

From pampa- +‎ sarap.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /pampasaˈɾap/ [pɐm.pɐ.sɐˈɾap̚]
  • Rhymes: -ap
  • Syllabification: pam‧pa‧sa‧rap

Noun

pampasaráp (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜋ᜔ᜉᜐᜇᜉ᜔)

  1. seasoning; spice; additive
  2. something that gives flavor
    Synonym: pampalasa
    Madalas ginagamit ang asin bilang isang pampasarap sa garlic rice.
    Salt is often used as a seasoning for garlic rice.
  3. something that gives pleasure or a better feeling
    pampasarap ng tulogsomething that helps sleep better