kahimala-himala
extraordinary
From root: himala
Usage Note
Kahimala-himala is used to emphasize that something is incredibly wonderful or completely unexpected.
Examples
" Kahimala-himala ang nangyari. "
Natural Translation
What happened was extraordinary.
Literal Translation
Extraordinary the happened.
" Ang ganda ng tanawin ay kahimala-himala. "
Natural Translation
The beauty of the view is extraordinary.
Literal Translation
The beauty of-the view is extraordinary.
" Pagkatapos ng matinding operasyon, kahimala-himala ang mabilis na paggaling ng pasyente na ikinagulat ng buong ospital. "
Natural Translation
After the difficult operation, the patient's swift recovery was extraordinary, surprising the entire hospital.
Literal Translation
After the intense operation, extraordinary the fast recovery of patient that surprised the whole hospital.
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