From root: pula
Usage Note
Pinakamapula is the superlative form used when comparing multiple red objects. It identifies the most red among a group.
Examples
" Pinakamapula ang mansanas na ito. "
Natural Translation
This apple is the reddest.
Literal Translation
Reddest the apple this.
" Ito ang pinakamapula sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
This is the reddest of all.
Literal Translation
This the reddest of all.
" Sa lahat ng kamatis sa palengke, ito ang pinakamapula kaya tiyak na hinog na ito. "
Natural Translation
Of all the tomatoes in the market, this one is the reddest, so it is surely already ripe.
Literal Translation
In all of tomatoes in market, this the reddest so sure that ripe already this.
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