From root: dami
Usage Note
Napakarami is an intensive form used to emphasize an extremely high or overwhelming number of items. It expresses a higher intensity than simply saying marami.
Examples
" Napakarami ng pagkain dito. "
Natural Translation
There is so much food here.
Literal Translation
Very-many of food here.
" Napakarami ng tao sa parke. "
Natural Translation
There are very many people at the park.
Literal Translation
Very-many of person in park.
" Napakarami ng natutunan ko sa klase ngayong taon kaya parang hindi sapat ang oras para isaulo ang lahat ng aralin. "
Natural Translation
I learned so much in class this year that it feels like there isn't enough time to memorize all the lessons.
Literal Translation
Very-many of learned I in class this year so seems not enough the time to memorize the all of lessons.
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