Also means
In modern Filipino slang, 'sabaw' describes someone who is scatterbrained, out of it, or not thinking clearly.
Usage Note
Sabaw is the broth or liquid component of Filipino dishes like sinigang, nilaga, and tinola — the heart of a good soup. In modern slang it is also used to call someone scatterbrained or out of it, a usage that is usually affectionate rather than insulting among younger Filipinos.
Examples
" Masarap ang sabaw ng sinigang. "
Natural Translation
The sinigang broth is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the broth of sinigang.
" Mainit pa ang sabaw ng baboy. "
Natural Translation
The pork soup is still hot.
Literal Translation
Hot still the soup of pork.
" Tuwing malamig ang panahon, walang hihigit sa init na dulot ng mainit na sabaw ng nilagang baka. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the weather is cold, nothing beats the warmth that a hot bowl of beef stew broth brings.
Literal Translation
Every cold the weather, none surpasses to-the warmth that brought by-the hot broth of stewed beef.
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