napakainit
very hot
From root: init
Usage Note
Napakainit is the intensive form used to emphasize extreme temperature. Napakainit sa Pilipinas means it is very hot in the Philippines.
Examples
" Napakainit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It is very hot today.
Literal Translation
Very-hot today.
" Napakainit ng araw ngayong Mayo. "
Natural Translation
The sun is very hot this May.
Literal Translation
Very-hot of sun today May.
" Napakainit ng panahon ngayong tag-araw kaya pinapayuhan ang lahat na uminom ng maraming tubig. "
Natural Translation
The weather is very hot this summer, so everyone is advised to drink plenty of water.
Literal Translation
Very-hot of-the weather this summer so being-advised the everyone to drink of much water.
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