pinakamakapal
thickest
From root: kapal
Usage Note
Pinakamakapal is the superlative form of the adjective. Use it when comparing multiple items, like saying this is the pinakamakapal na kumot or thickest blanket.
Examples
" Ito ang pinakamakapal na kumot. "
Natural Translation
This is the thickest blanket.
Literal Translation
This the thickest blanket.
" Ito ang pinakamakapal na tela. "
Natural Translation
This is the thickest fabric.
Literal Translation
This the thickest fabric.
" Sa lahat ng aklat sa silid-aklatan, ito ang pinakamakapal kaya isang buwan kong binasa bago natapos. "
Natural Translation
Of all the books in the library, this is the thickest, so it took me a month to read before I finished it.
Literal Translation
In all the books in library, this the thickest so one month I-that read before finished.
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