punong-puno
very full
From root: puno
Usage Note
Punong-puno is used to emphasize that a container or space is totally filled to capacity.
Examples
" Punong-puno ang sako ng bigas. "
Natural Translation
The sack of rice is very full.
Literal Translation
Very-full the sack of rice.
" Punong-puno ang baso. "
Natural Translation
The glass is very full.
Literal Translation
Very full the glass.
" Punong-puno na ang dyip kanina kaya napilitan kaming maghintay ng susunod na biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The jeepney was already very full earlier, so we were forced to wait for the next trip.
Literal Translation
Very-full already the jeepney earlier so forced we wait of next trip.
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