From root: kinis
Usage Note
Napakakinis is the intensive form used to emphasize that something is exceptionally smooth without any imperfections.
Examples
" Napakakinis ng kaniyang balat. "
Natural Translation
Her skin is very smooth.
Literal Translation
Very-smooth the her skin.
" Ang sahig na ito ay napakakinis. "
Natural Translation
This floor is very smooth.
Literal Translation
The floor that is very smooth.
" Napakakinis ng mesang ginawa ng karpintero kaya hindi ka na kailangang mag-alala sa anumang tinik. "
Natural Translation
The table the carpenter made is very smooth, so you don't have to worry about any splinters.
Literal Translation
Very-smooth the table that made by carpenter so not you anymore need worry about any splinter.
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