napakabihira
extremely rare
From root: bihira
Usage Note
Napakabihira is the intensive form used to emphasize that something almost never occurs. It highlights extreme scarcity or a unique event.
Examples
" Napakabihira ng ganitong ulan. "
Natural Translation
Rain like this is extremely rare.
Literal Translation
Extremely-rare of like-this rain.
" Napakabihira ang pagkakataong ito. "
Natural Translation
This opportunity is extremely rare.
Literal Translation
Extremely rare the opportunity this.
" Napakabihira ng pagkakataong makita ang ganitong klase ng ibon, kaya dapat nating ingatan ang kanilang tirahan. "
Natural Translation
The chance to see this kind of bird is extremely rare, so we must protect their habitat.
Literal Translation
Extremely-rare of chance to-see the this kind of bird, so should we protect the their dwelling.
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