From root: labis
Usage Note
Malabis describes a quality or action that is extreme. It is often used in formal contexts to describe intense emotions or behaviors.
Examples
" Malabis ang kanyang pag-inom ng kape. "
Natural Translation
His coffee drinking is excessive.
Literal Translation
Excessive the his drinking of coffee.
" Huwag uminom ng malabis na gamot. "
Natural Translation
Don't take excessive medicine.
Literal Translation
Don't drink of excessive that medicine.
" Naging malabis ang kanyang kalungkutan nang mawala ang kanyang ama, kaya inalalayan siya ng buong pamilya araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
His grief became excessive when his father passed away, so the whole family supported him every day.
Literal Translation
Became excessive the his grief when lost the his father, so supported him of-the whole family day-by-day.
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