pinakamagaspang
roughest
From root: gaspang
Usage Note
Pinakamagaspang is the superlative form used to compare three or more items. Example: Ito ang pinakamagaspang na papel means this is the roughest paper.
Examples
" Ito ang pinakamagaspang na bato. "
Natural Translation
This is the roughest stone.
Literal Translation
This the roughest that stone.
" Ito ang pinakamagaspang na papel na nakita ko. "
Natural Translation
This is the roughest paper I have seen.
Literal Translation
This is the roughest paper that saw I.
" Ginamit niya ang pinakamagaspang na lija para tanggalin ang makapal na kalawang sa lumang bakal. "
Natural Translation
He used the roughest sandpaper to remove the thick rust on the old metal.
Literal Translation
Used he the roughest that sandpaper to remove the thick that rust on old metal.
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