pinakamahigpit
tightest; strictest
From root: higpit
Usage Note
Pinakamahigpit is the superlative form used when comparing three or more things or people.
Examples
" Siya ang pinakamahigpit na guro. "
Natural Translation
She is the strictest teacher.
Literal Translation
She the strictest teacher.
" Ito ang pinakamahigpit na boss. "
Natural Translation
This is the strictest boss.
Literal Translation
This the strictest boss.
" Sa lahat ng paaralang napuntahan ko, ito ang may pinakamahigpit na patakaran tungkol sa pagsusuot ng uniporme. "
Natural Translation
Of all the schools I've been to, this one has the strictest rules about wearing the uniform.
Literal Translation
In all the schools went-to I, this the has strictest rule about wearing of uniform.
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