From root: kinis
Usage Note
Kakinisan refers to the quality or degree of being smooth, often used when talking about the results of a beauty treatment or craftsmanship.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang kakinisan ng tela. "
Natural Translation
I like the smoothness of the fabric.
Literal Translation
Like I the smoothness of fabric.
" Maganda ang kakinisan ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
The smoothness of the table is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the smoothness of table.
" Ang kakinisan ng balat ng sanggol ay isang bagay na hindi na natin maibabalik kapag tumanda tayo. "
Natural Translation
The smoothness of a baby's skin is something we can no longer get back once we grow old.
Literal Translation
The smoothness of skin of baby is one thing that not anymore we can-return when grow-old we.
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