napaka-
intensive degree marker (very/too)
Usage Note
Napaka- is a prefix attached to adjective roots to express a high or excessive degree, equivalent to English 'very' or 'extremely'. It is always followed by the root without a linker and is widely used across all registers.
Examples
" Napakainit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It's very hot today.
Literal Translation
Very-hot now.
" Napakaganda ng tanawin. "
Natural Translation
The scenery is extremely beautiful.
Literal Translation
Extremely-beautiful of scenery.
" Napakahirap talaga ng pagsusulit kahapon kaya halos lahat kami ay nahirapang sumagot. "
Natural Translation
Yesterday's exam was really extremely difficult, so almost all of us struggled to answer.
Literal Translation
Very-hard really of exam yesterday so almost all we were hard-pressed to-answer.
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