From root: dami
Usage Note
Kadami is often used in comparisons, such as 'ganito kadami' to indicate that a quantity is equal to the amount being pointed out.
Examples
" Ganito kadami ang kailangan natin. "
Natural Translation
We need about this much.
Literal Translation
Like-this as-much-as the need we.
" Kadami ng asin ang asukal. "
Natural Translation
The sugar is as much as the salt.
Literal Translation
As-much-as of salt the sugar.
" Hindi ko inakala na ganoon kadami ang taong darating sa ating handaan. "
Natural Translation
I didn't expect that so many people would come to our party.
Literal Translation
Not I expected that like-that as-much-as the people will-come to our party.
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