milyun-milyon
millions of
From root: milyon
Usage Note
Milyun-milyon is used for emphasis to indicate an extremely large, often uncountable quantity. Milyun-milyong tao ang dumalo means millions of people attended.
Examples
" Milyun-milyon ang tao sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
There are millions of people in the city.
Literal Translation
Millions-of the people in-the city.
" Nawala ang milyun-milyon na pera. "
Natural Translation
Millions of money were lost.
Literal Translation
Lost the millions-of that money.
" Milyun-milyong piso ang nagastos sa proyekto, ngunit hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ito naitatapos ng pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
Millions of pesos were spent on the project, but to this day it still has not been finished by the government.
Literal Translation
Millions-of peso the spent on-the project, but until now is not yet also it finished by-the government.
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