From root: payat
Usage Note
Pinakapayat is the superlative form used when comparing someone to a group. For example, he is the thinnest in the family (Siya ang pinakapayat sa pamilya).
Examples
" Siya ang pinakapayat sa klase. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the thinnest in the class.
Literal Translation
He/she the thinnest in class.
" Siya ang pinakapayat sa aming magkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
He/she is the thinnest among our friends.
Literal Translation
He/she the thinnest in ours friends.
" Kahit siya ang pinakapayat sa kanilang magkakapatid, siya pa rin ang pinakamalakas kumain. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is the thinnest among his siblings, he is still the one who eats the most.
Literal Translation
Even-though he the thinnest among their siblings, he still the strongest to-eat.
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