napakaikli
very short
From root: ikli
Usage Note
Napakaikli adds emphasis to denote extreme shortness. It is commonly used to express surprise or criticism regarding something's length.
Examples
" Napakaikli ng buhok mo. "
Natural Translation
Your hair is very short.
Literal Translation
Very-short the hair your.
" Napakaikli ng bakasyon natin. "
Natural Translation
Our vacation is very short.
Literal Translation
Very short the vacation our.
" Napakaikli ng oras na ibinigay sa amin kaya hindi namin natapos ang buong proyekto. "
Natural Translation
The time given to us was very short, so we weren't able to finish the whole project.
Literal Translation
Very-short the time that given to us so not we finished the whole project.
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