From root: mura
Usage Note
Napakamura is the intensified superlative adjective built on the naka- + napaka- prefix pattern applied to mura. It signals that a price is remarkably low — often used with surprise or delight in market and shopping contexts. Regional price gaps between the provinces and Metro Manila are a common frame for this word.
Examples
" Napakamura ng gulay dito. "
Natural Translation
The vegetables here are very cheap.
Literal Translation
Very-cheap the vegetable here.
" Napakamura ng prutas sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The fruit at the market is very cheap.
Literal Translation
Very-cheap of fruit at market.
" Napakamura ng bigas sa probinsiya kumpara sa Maynila, kaya marami ang bumibili nang maramihan tuwing umuuwi. "
Natural Translation
Rice is very cheap in the province compared to Manila, so many people buy in bulk whenever they go home.
Literal Translation
Very-cheap the rice in province compared to Manila, so many the buying in-bulk whenever go-home.
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