napakamanipis
very thin
From root: nipis
Usage Note
Napakamanipis provides strong emphasis on extreme thinness. Napakamanipis ng balat ng prutas na ito means the skin of this fruit is very thin.
Examples
" Napakamanipis ng papel na ito. "
Natural Translation
This paper is very thin.
Literal Translation
Very-thin the paper that this.
" Napakamanipis ng baso kaya madaling mabasag. "
Natural Translation
The glass is very thin so it breaks easily.
Literal Translation
Very thin the glass so easy to break.
" Napakamanipis ng dingding ng apartment kaya naririnig ko ang bawat usapan ng aming kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
The apartment walls are very thin, so I can hear every conversation of our neighbors.
Literal Translation
Very-thin the wall of apartment so hear I the every conversation of our neighbor.
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