napakagaan
very light; very easy
From root: gaan
Usage Note
Napakagaan is the intensive form of the adjective. Napakagaan ng bag niya means his or her bag is very light.
Examples
" Napakagaan ng bag na ito. "
Natural Translation
This bag is very light.
Literal Translation
Very-light of bag this.
" Napakagaan ng bagong sapatos ko. "
Natural Translation
My new shoes are very light.
Literal Translation
Very-light of new shoes my.
" Kahit napakagaan ng tela, mainit pa rin itong isuot tuwing tag-araw dito sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Even though the fabric is very light, it is still hot to wear during summer here in our place.
Literal Translation
Even-though very-light of fabric, hot still this to-wear every summer here at ours.
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