nakapagpaka-
ability in causative sentences
Usage Note
Nakapagpaka- is a rare, layered prefix combining ability, actor focus, causation, and intensity, meaning the subject was able to fully devote themselves to becoming or embodying something. It appears mainly in literary or theological Tagalog.
Examples
" Nakapagpakabuti siya sa huli. "
Natural Translation
He managed to become truly good in the end.
Literal Translation
Managed-to-fully-be-good he in end.
" Nakapagpakatatag ang pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The family managed to stay exceptionally strong.
Literal Translation
Managed-to-stay-intensely-strong the family.
" Sa kabila ng kanyang madilim na nakaraan, nakapagpakabanal siya at naging huwaran ng maraming nawawalan ng pag-asa. "
Natural Translation
Despite his dark past, he managed to become truly holy and became a model for many who had lost hope.
Literal Translation
In spite of his dark past, managed-to-fully-be-holy he and became model of many losing of hope.
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