napakabaho
very stinky
From root: baho
Usage Note
Napakabaho is an intensive form used to emphasize that an odor is extremely offensive. It is often used as a direct reaction to a strong, unpleasant scent.
Examples
" Napakabaho ng basura. "
Natural Translation
The trash is very stinky.
Literal Translation
Very-stinky the trash.
" Napakabaho ng sapatos na nabasa sa ulan. "
Natural Translation
The shoes that got wet in the rain are very stinky.
Literal Translation
Very stinky the shoes that got wet in the rain.
" Napakabaho ng kanal sa tabi ng bahay tuwing tag-init, kaya isinasara namin ang bintana. "
Natural Translation
The canal beside the house is very stinky every summer, so we close the window.
Literal Translation
Very-stinky the canal at side of house every summer, so close we the window.
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