Soup in Tagalog

Soup in Tagalog is “Sabaw” or “Sopas” – two commonly used terms in Filipino cuisine. “Sabaw” typically refers to broth or liquid-based soups, while “Sopas” (borrowed from Spanish) often describes thicker, heartier soups. Understanding these terms opens the door to exploring the rich world of Filipino soup dishes, from comforting chicken tinola to tangy sinigang. Let’s dive deeper into how Filipinos use these words in everyday conversation.

[Words] = Soup

[Definition]:
   – Soup /suːp/
   – Noun: A liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water.
   – Verb (informal): To increase the power or efficiency of something (e.g., “soup up” a car).

[Synonyms] = Sabaw, Sopas, Kaldo

[Example]:

   – Ex1_EN: I love eating hot soup on a rainy day.
   – Ex1_PH: Gusto kong kumain ng mainit na sabaw sa maulan na araw.

   – Ex2_EN: My grandmother makes the best chicken soup with vegetables.
   – Ex2_PH: Ang aking lola ay gumagawa ng pinakamahusay na sopas ng manok na may gulay.

   – Ex3_EN: The restaurant serves a delicious mushroom soup as an appetizer.
   – Ex3_PH: Ang restaurant ay naghahain ng masarap na sabaw ng kabute bilang pampagana.

   – Ex4_EN: Can you pass me the soup bowl, please?
   – Ex4_PH: Maaari mo bang iabot sa akin ang mangkok ng sabaw, pakiusap?

   – Ex5_EN: This soup is too salty for my taste.
   – Ex5_PH: Ang sopas na ito ay masyadong maalat para sa aking panlasa.