napakamabuti
very good
From root: buti
Usage Note
Napakamabuti is an intensive form used to emphasize that someone or something is exceptionally good or kind.
Examples
" Napakamabuti mo sa akin. "
Natural Translation
You are very good to me.
Literal Translation
Very-good you to me.
" Napakamabuti ng nanay ko. "
Natural Translation
My mother is very good.
Literal Translation
Very-good of mother mine.
" Napakamabuti ng aming mga kapitbahay kaya laging may tumutulong tuwing may nangangailangan sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbors are very kind, so there is always someone to help whenever any of us is in need.
Literal Translation
Very-good of our neighbors so always there-is helping whenever there-is needing among us.
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