napakapayat
very thin
From root: payat
Usage Note
Napakapayat is used to emphasize that a person is exceptionally thin. For example, you are very thin now (Napakapayat mo na ngayon).
Examples
" Napakapayat ng modelo. "
Natural Translation
The model is very thin.
Literal Translation
Very-thin the model.
" Napakapayat ng taong iyon. "
Natural Translation
That person is very thin.
Literal Translation
Very-thin of person that.
" Napakapayat na niya ngayon kaya pinapayuhan siya ng doktor na kumain nang mas marami at magpahinga nang husto. "
Natural Translation
She is very thin now, so the doctor is advising her to eat more and rest a lot.
Literal Translation
Very-thin already she now so advising her by doctor to eat more and rest a-lot.
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