napakaganda
very beautiful
From root: ganda
Usage Note
Napakaganda is an intensive adjective used to emphasize that something or someone is exceptionally lovely.
Examples
" Napakaganda ng bulaklak. "
Natural Translation
The flower is very beautiful.
Literal Translation
Very-beautiful the flower.
" Napakaganda ng suot mong damit. "
Natural Translation
Your dress is very beautiful.
Literal Translation
Very beautiful the worn your dress.
" Napakaganda ng tanawin sa bundok kaya hindi ko mapigilang kunan ito ng maraming larawan. "
Natural Translation
The view on the mountain is so beautiful that I couldn't help taking many photos of it.
Literal Translation
Very-beautiful the view at mountain so not I could-stop take it of many photos.
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