napakalamig
very cold
From root: lamig
Usage Note
Napakalamig is the intensive form of cold. It is commonly used when reacting to air-conditioning or mountain weather.
Examples
" Napakalamig dito sa loob. "
Natural Translation
It's very cold here inside.
Literal Translation
Very-cold here in inside.
" Napakalamig ng panahon ngayon sa Baguio. "
Natural Translation
The weather is very cold in Baguio today.
Literal Translation
Very-cold of weather today in Baguio.
" Dahil napakalamig ng tubig sa talon, hindi nagtagal sa lawa ang mga batang naliligo kahit gusto pa nila. "
Natural Translation
Because the water at the waterfall was very cold, the swimming children didn't last long in the pool even though they wanted to stay.
Literal Translation
Because very-cold of water at waterfall, not lasted-long at pool the children bathing even-though want still they.
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