From root: doon
Usage Note
Pinakadoon describes the absolute end or the farthest possible location in a specific direction. Use it when pointing out the most distant spot in a line or area.
Examples
" Nasa pinakadoon ang tindahan. "
Natural Translation
The store is at the furthest point.
Literal Translation
At-the furthest-there the store.
" Ang bahay ko ay pinakadoon pa. "
Natural Translation
My house is way over there at the furthest point.
Literal Translation
The house my is furthest-there still.
" Kahit pinakadoon pa ang upuan mo sa sinehan, makikita mo pa rin nang maayos ang buong eksena. "
Natural Translation
Even if your seat is way at the furthest point in the cinema, you can still see the whole scene clearly.
Literal Translation
Even furthest-there still the seat your in cinema, see you still also properly the whole scene.
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