From root: lagkit
Usage Note
Napakalagkit is an intensive form used when describing extreme humidity or a very messy spill.
Examples
" Napakalagkit ng kamay ko. "
Natural Translation
My hands are very sticky.
Literal Translation
Very-sticky the hand my.
" Napakalagkit ng sahig dahil sa natapong juice. "
Natural Translation
The floor is very sticky because of the spilled juice.
Literal Translation
Very-sticky of floor because of spilled juice.
" Napakalagkit ng panahon ngayon kaya pinapawisan ako kahit nakaupo lang sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
The weather is very sticky today, so I'm sweating even though I'm just sitting inside the house.
Literal Translation
Very-sticky the weather now so sweating I even-if sitting just in inside of house.
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