sariwa
saríwa with stress marks
fresh; new; recollected
Usage Note
Sariwa most commonly describes food that is fresh — just harvested or recently prepared, not stale or preserved. It extends to describe a fresh start, a newly recalled memory ('naaalala ko pa — sariwa sa isip ko'), or a revived feeling. The word has positive connotations of vitality and newness.
Examples
" Sariwa ang isda sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The fish at the market is fresh.
Literal Translation
Fresh the fish at market.
" Sariwa ang mga gulay. "
Natural Translation
The vegetables are fresh.
Literal Translation
Fresh the vegetables.
" Tuwing maaamoy ko ang sariwang tinapay sa umaga, sariwa pa rin sa aking isip ang mga alaala ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I smell fresh bread in the morning, the memories of my grandmother are still fresh in my mind.
Literal Translation
Whenever smell I the fresh bread in morning, fresh still in my mind the memories of my grandmother.
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