Breakdown of Masarap ang pagkain kapag masaya ang mga bisita.
ay
to be
masaya
happy
pagkain
the food
masarap
delicious
kapag
when
bisita
the guests
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Questions & Answers about Masarap ang pagkain kapag masaya ang mga bisita.
Why is masarap used here instead of another adjective?
Masarap is a common Filipino adjective meaning "delicious" or "tasty." It emphasizes that the food has a pleasing flavor, appealing to the sense of taste.
What does kapag mean, and why is it used here?
Kapag means "when" or "whenever." It introduces a condition or a specific time frame. In this sentence, it tells us that the food is delicious under the condition that the guests are happy.
What is the role of ang before pagkain and mga bisita?
Ang is a marker for the focus of the sentence (often called the nominative marker). It highlights the subject. Mga before bisita simply indicates the plural form of "guests."
Why does the sentence start with Masarap instead of Ang pagkain?
In Filipino, word order can be flexible. Placing Masarap at the beginning emphasizes that quality or state—"deliciousness"—is the main focus. You could also say Ang pagkain ay masarap to mean essentially the same thing.
Is there a direct English equivalent of masaya?
Masaya generally translates to "happy" or "joyful." While English does have "happy," masaya can also suggest cheerfulness and positivity, so context is important for the best translation.