From root: labis
Usage Note
Labis-labis uses repetition to emphasize that something is more than enough or extremely abundant.
Examples
" Labis-labis ang aming pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Our food is overflowing.
Literal Translation
Overflowing the our food.
" Labis-labis ang kanyang pasasalamat. "
Natural Translation
His/Her gratitude is overflowing.
Literal Translation
Overflowing his/her thankfulness.
" Labis-labis ang saya ng mga magulang nang makita nilang nagtapos ang kanilang anak sa pamantasan. "
Natural Translation
The parents' joy was overflowing when they saw their child graduate from the university.
Literal Translation
Overflowing the joy of parents when saw they graduated the their child at university.
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