pinakamababaw
shallowest
From root: babaw
Usage Note
Pinakamababaw is the superlative form used to compare the depth of three or more things.
Examples
" Sa pinakamababaw lumalangoy ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child swims in the shallowest part.
Literal Translation
In shallowest swims the child.
" Ito ang pinakamababaw na bahagi ng pool. "
Natural Translation
This is the shallowest part of the pool.
Literal Translation
This the shallowest that part of pool.
" Sa pinakamababaw na bahagi ng ilog kami naglaro noong bata pa kami dahil ligtas doon. "
Natural Translation
We used to play in the shallowest part of the river when we were still kids because it was safe there.
Literal Translation
In shallowest that part of river we played when child still we because safe there.
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