pinakamagaling
best
From root: galing
Usage Note
Pinakamagalíng is the superlative form used to compare three or more subjects. Pinakamagalíng siya sa klase means he is the best in the class.
Examples
" Ito ang pinakamagaling na kanta. "
Natural Translation
This is the best song.
Literal Translation
This the best song.
" Siya ang pinakamagaling sa klase. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the best in the class.
Literal Translation
He/She the best in class.
" Kahit hindi siya ang pinakamagaling sa grupo, siya ang laging pinipili dahil masipag at handang matuto sa iba. "
Natural Translation
Even though she isn't the best in the group, she's always the one chosen because she's hardworking and willing to learn from others.
Literal Translation
Even-though not she the best in group, she the always chosen because hardworking and willing to-learn from others.
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