pinakamahaba
longest
From root: haba
Usage Note
Pinakamahaba is the superlative form used when comparing three or more things. Ito ang pinakamahabang tulay sa bansa means this is the longest bridge in the country.
Examples
" Ito ang pinakamahabang lubid. "
Natural Translation
This is the longest rope.
Literal Translation
This the longest rope.
" Ito ang pinakamahaba na tulay sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
This is the longest bridge in the country.
Literal Translation
This the longest that bridge in the country.
" Sa lahat ng ilog sa bansa, ang Cagayan ang pinakamahaba kaya marami itong naidudulot na tubig sa pagsasaka. "
Natural Translation
Of all the rivers in the country, the Cagayan is the longest, so it provides a lot of water for farming.
Literal Translation
In all of rivers in country, the Cagayan the longest so many this provides that water in farming.
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