napakakayumanggi
very brown-skinned
From root: kayumanggi
Usage Note
Napakakayumanggi is an intensive form used to emphasize that someone has a very deep brown complexion. Napakakayumanggi ng kaniyang balat means his skin is very brown.
Examples
" Napakakayumanggi ng balat niya. "
Natural Translation
His skin is very brown.
Literal Translation
Very-brown-skinned the skin his.
" Napakakayumanggi niya dahil lagi siyang nasa araw. "
Natural Translation
He is very brown-skinned because he is always in the sun.
Literal Translation
Very brown-skinned he because always he is in sun.
" Napakakayumanggi ng mga mangingisda dahil buong araw silang nakababad sa init ng araw sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The fishermen are very brown-skinned because they are soaked in the heat of the sun at sea all day.
Literal Translation
Very-brown-skinned the plural fishermen because whole day they-link soaked in heat of sun at sea.
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