From root: anghang
Usage Note
Napakaanghang is an intensive adjective formed with the napaka- superlative intensifier on anghang, expressing that something is extremely spicy beyond the ordinary range. It is commonly used in exclamatory reactions to unexpectedly hot food rather than in neutral descriptions.
Examples
" Napakaanghang ng sopas. "
Natural Translation
The soup is very spicy.
Literal Translation
Very-spicy of soup.
" Napakaanghang ng sili na ito. "
Natural Translation
This chili is very spicy.
Literal Translation
Very-spicy of chili that this.
" Napakaanghang ng ulam na niluto ni Lola kaya hindi ko ito naubos kahit gustung-gusto ko ang lasa. "
Natural Translation
The dish Grandma cooked was very spicy, so I couldn't finish it even though I really liked the taste.
Literal Translation
Very-spicy of dish [ligature] cooked by Grandma so not I it finished even-though really-liked I the taste.
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