napakadambuhala
very massive; very gigantic
From root: dambuhala
Usage Note
Napakadambuhala is an intensifier used to describe something that is extraordinarily huge. For example, Napakadambuhala ng balyena means the whale is very massive.
Examples
" Napakadambuhala ng barko. "
Natural Translation
The ship is very massive.
Literal Translation
Very-massive of the ship.
" Napakadambuhala ng elepante. "
Natural Translation
The elephant is very gigantic.
Literal Translation
Very gigantic of the elephant.
" Napakadambuhala ng alon na humampas sa baybayin kaya napilitang lumikas ang mga residente sa mababang lugar. "
Natural Translation
The waves that struck the shore were so massive that the residents in low-lying areas were forced to evacuate.
Literal Translation
Very-massive of the wave that struck at shore so forced evacuate the residents in low place.
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