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pambihira

extraordinary; unusual

adjective pam-bi-HI-ra DERIVED Less Common
Illustration of the root word "bihira" (rare; seldom)
Illustration from root: bihira

From root: bihira

Usage Note

Pambihira describes something remarkable or exceptional. It is also frequently used as an interjection to express surprise, amazement, or even annoyance.

Examples

Beginner

" Pambihira ang tanawin dito. "

Natural Translation

The view here is extraordinary.

Literal Translation

Extraordinary the view here.

Intermediate

" Pambihira ang galing niya. "

Natural Translation

His/her talent is extraordinary.

Literal Translation

Extraordinary the talent his/her.

Advanced

" Pambihira talaga ang katatagan niya kahit napakahirap ng pinagdaanan ng kanilang pamilya. "

Natural Translation

His resilience is truly extraordinary even though their family went through such hardship.

Literal Translation

Extraordinary really the resilience his even-though very-hard the went-through of-the their family.

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