pinakamalakas
strongest; loudest
From root: lakas
Usage Note
Pinakamalakas is the superlative form used to describe the highest degree of strength or volume. It identifies the top subject in a group comparison.
Examples
" Siya ang pinakamalakas sa amin. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the strongest among us.
Literal Translation
He/She the strongest at us.
" Ito ang pinakamalakas na bagyo. "
Natural Translation
This is the strongest typhoon.
Literal Translation
This the strongest that typhoon.
" Kahit siya ang pinakamalakas sa koponan, lagi pa rin niyang sinusunod ang payo ng matatandang manlalaro. "
Natural Translation
Even though he/she is the strongest on the team, he/she still always follows the advice of the older players.
Literal Translation
Even-though he/she the strongest at team, always still also his/her follows the advice of old players.
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