lubha
lubhâ with stress marks
extremely; very much
Also means
Lubha can also mean serious or severe.
Usage Note
Lubha is a formal intensifier used to express an extreme degree or gravity, commonly appearing in literature, news reports, and serious medical contexts. It is typically connected to the word it modifies using the linker '-ng' (e.g., 'lubhang malubha'), making it sound more sophisticated than casual words like 'sobra'.
Examples
" Lubhang pagod siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He is extremely tired today.
Literal Translation
Extremely tired he now.
" Lubha siyang nalungkot sa balita. "
Natural Translation
He/She was extremely saddened by the news.
Literal Translation
Extremely he/she saddened in-the news.
" Lubhang malala ang naging pinsala ng bagyo kaya kinailangang ilikas ang mga residente patungo sa mas ligtas na lugar. "
Natural Translation
The damage from the storm was extremely severe, so the residents had to be evacuated to a safer place.
Literal Translation
Extremely severe the became damage of storm so needed evacuate the plural residents toward to more safe place.
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