napakalalim
very deep
From root: lalim
Usage Note
Napakalalim is an intensified form of the adjective deep. Use this to emphasize that a hole, water, or a concept is extremely deep.
Examples
" Napakalalim ng dagat dito. "
Natural Translation
The sea is very deep here.
Literal Translation
Very-deep of sea here.
" Napakalalim ng balon na ito. "
Natural Translation
This well is very deep.
Literal Translation
Very-deep of well that this.
" Napakalalim ng sugat na iniwan ng kanyang mga salita kaya matagal bago ako nakabawi. "
Natural Translation
The wound her words left was so deep that it took me a long time to recover.
Literal Translation
Very-deep of wound that left of her words so long before I recovered.
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