pinakamabilis
fastest
From root: bilis
Usage Note
Pinakamabilis is the superlative form used when comparing three or more things. Siya ang pinakamabilis na manlalaro translates to he is the fastest player.
Examples
" Siya ang pinakamabilis na tumakbo. "
Natural Translation
He is the fastest runner.
Literal Translation
He the fastest that run.
" Ito ang pinakamabilis na tren. "
Natural Translation
This is the fastest train.
Literal Translation
This the fastest that train.
" Sa lahat ng paraan ng pagpapadala ng pera, ito ang pinakamabilis na umabot sa pamilya naming nasa probinsiya. "
Natural Translation
Of all the ways of sending money, this is the fastest to reach my family in the province.
Literal Translation
In all of way of sending of money, this the fastest that reach to family our that-in province.
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