lumpiyang makaw
lumpiyang makáw with stress marks
Chinese spring rolls
Usage Note
Lumpiyang makaw are crispy spring rolls of Chinese origin, distinguishable from the Filipino fresh lumpiang sariwa or the smaller, thinner lumpiang shanghai. The word makaw refers to the Chinese (Macau/Macao) connection. They are a popular street food and party snack in the Philippines.
Examples
" Kumain tayo ng lumpiyang makaw. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat Chinese spring rolls.
Literal Translation
Eat we of Chinese spring rolls.
" Masarap ang lumpiyang makaw. "
Natural Translation
The Chinese spring rolls are delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the Chinese spring rolls.
" Tuwing may handaan sa amin, hindi nawawala sa mesa ang malutong na lumpiyang makaw na niluluto ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a feast at our place, the crispy Chinese spring rolls my grandmother cooks are never missing from the table.
Literal Translation
Every-time has feast at us, not missing on table the crispy Chinese spring rolls that is-cooked by my grandmother.
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