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napakaguwapo

very handsome

adjective na-pa-ka-gu-WA-po DERIVED Less Common
Illustration of the root word "guwapo" (handsome)
Illustration from root: guwapo

From root: guwapo

Usage Note

Napakaguwapo is an intensive adjective used to express that someone is exceptionally good-looking. It is a very common way to give a high compliment.

Examples

Beginner

" Napakaguwapo ng bata. "

Natural Translation

The boy is very handsome.

Literal Translation

Very-handsome of child.

Intermediate

" Napakaguwapo ng kapatid mo. "

Natural Translation

Your brother is very handsome.

Literal Translation

Very-handsome of sibling your.

Advanced

" Napakaguwapo ng bagong artista kaya halos lahat ng manonood ay napatingin sa kanya nang matagal. "

Natural Translation

The new actor is so handsome that almost everyone in the audience stared at him for a long time.

Literal Translation

Very-handsome of new actor so almost all of viewer is stared at him for long.

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