From root: bait
Usage Note
Pinakamabait is the superlative form used when comparing one person to a whole group.
Examples
" Siya ang pinakamabait sa klase. "
Natural Translation
She is the kindest in the class.
Literal Translation
She the kindest in class.
" Siya ang pinakamabait sa aming pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the kindest in our family.
Literal Translation
He/she the kindest in our family.
" Sa lahat ng nakilala ko, siya ang pinakamabait dahil lagi siyang handang tumulong nang walang hinihinging kapalit. "
Natural Translation
Of everyone I have met, she is the kindest because she is always ready to help without asking for anything in return.
Literal Translation
In all that met I, she the kindest because always she ready to-help without asking exchange.
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