apahap
apáhap with stress marks
Asian sea bass
Usage Note
Apahap (Lates calcarifer) is a prized food fish in the Philippines, valued for its firm, white flesh and mild flavor. It is commonly prepared as sinigang (tamarind broth soup) or steamed with ginger and spring onions. Apahap is associated with upscale dining and is more expensive than everyday fish, making it a marker of a special meal.
Examples
" Masarap ang inihaw na apahap. "
Natural Translation
The grilled sea bass is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled that sea-bass.
" Gumawa siya ng sinigang na apahap para sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
He/She made sinigang with sea bass for the celebration.
Literal Translation
Made he/she sinigang of sea-bass for the celebration.
" Bumili kami ng sariwang apahap sa palengke para gawing sinigang sa hapunan mamaya. "
Natural Translation
We bought fresh sea bass at the market to make into sinigang for dinner later.
Literal Translation
Bought we of fresh that sea-bass at-the market to make-into sinigang for dinner later.
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