Laksa

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːksə/

Definitions of laksa

noun a type of spicy noodle soup popular in Southeast Asian cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I tried laksa for the first time and I loved it.

A2 Laksa is a popular dish in Malaysia.

B1 I learned how to make laksa from a recipe I found online.

B2 The laksa I had at that restaurant was the best I've ever tasted.

C1 The chef's special laksa was a culinary masterpiece.

C2 I attended a cooking class where I learned to make laksa from scratch.

Examples of laksa in a Sentence

formal Laksa is a traditional spicy noodle soup that originated in Southeast Asia.

informal I'm craving some laksa for dinner tonight.

slang Let's grab some laksa and chill out at the hawker center.

figurative The flavors in this laksa dish are like a party in my mouth.

Grammatical Forms of laksa

• past tense: laksaed
• plural: laksas
• comparative: more laksa
• superlative: most laksa
• present tense: laksa
• future tense: will laksa
• perfect tense: have laksad
• continuous tense: is laksing
• singular: laksa
• positive degree: laksa
• infinitive: to laksa
• gerund: laksing
• participle: laksed

Origin and Evolution of laksa

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Hokkien Chinese

Story behind the word: The word 'laksa' is believed to have originated from the Hokkien Chinese word 'laksa' or 'laksha' which means 'spicy mixture'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'laksa' has come to specifically refer to a type of spicy noodle soup dish popular in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore. The dish has evolved to include variations in ingredients and flavors, but the term 'laksa' has remained consistent in its association with this particular type of dish.