pinakagitna
the very center
From root: gitna
Usage Note
Pinakagitna indicates the absolute center or dead center of a physical space.
Examples
" Nasa pinakagitna ang mesa. "
Natural Translation
The table is in the very center.
Literal Translation
At very-middle the table.
" Umupo siya sa pinakagitna ng silid. "
Natural Translation
He/she sat in the very middle of the room.
Literal Translation
Sat he/she at very middle of room.
" Inilagay nila ang malaking tarpaulin sa pinakagitna ng entablado para makita ng lahat ng panauhin. "
Natural Translation
They placed the large tarpaulin at the very center of the stage so all the guests could see it.
Literal Translation
Placed they the big tarpaulin at very-middle of stage so see by all the guests.
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