napakabait
very kind
From root: bait
Usage Note
Napakabait is an intensive form used to express deep admiration for someone's character.
Examples
" Napakabait ng guro namin. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is very kind.
Literal Translation
Very-kind of teacher our.
" Napakabait ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is very kind.
Literal Translation
Very-kind of my grandmother.
" Napakabait ng kapitbahay namin kaya tinutulungan niya ang sinumang nangangailangan kahit walang hinihinging kapalit. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is so kind that he helps anyone in need even without asking for anything in return.
Literal Translation
Very-kind of neighbor our so helps he the anyone needing even none asked-for replacement.
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