lapulapu
lapulapû with stress marks
species of grouper fish
Usage Note
Lapulapu (grouper, Epinephelus species) is a prized food fish in the Philippines. It is commonly grilled, steamed, or used in kinilaw (ceviche). The fish shares its name with the national hero, a coincidence that Filipinos often note with pride.
Examples
" Niluto namin ang lapulapu. "
Natural Translation
We cooked the grouper.
Literal Translation
Cooked we the grouper.
" Masarap ang lapulapu. "
Natural Translation
The grouper fish is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grouper fish.
" Kapag may handaan sa amin, laging may inihaw na lapulapu na binili pa mismo sa palengke kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a celebration at our place, there's always grilled grouper bought fresh from the market that very morning.
Literal Translation
When there-is celebration at ours, always there-is grilled grouper that bought even directly at market earlier morning.
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