puting-puti
very white; pure white
From root: puti
Usage Note
Puting-puti is an intensive form used to describe something that is extremely or perfectly white. Puting-puti ang mga ulap ngayon means the clouds are very white today.
Examples
" Puting-puti ang gatas. "
Natural Translation
The milk is pure white.
Literal Translation
Very-white the milk.
" Puting-puti ang kanyang bagong uniporme. "
Natural Translation
His new uniform is very white.
Literal Translation
Very-white the his new uniform.
" Puting-puti ang buhok ng aking lola, pero hanggang ngayon ay malinaw pa rin ang kanyang isip at masigla ang kanyang loob. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother's hair is pure white, but to this day her mind is still clear and her spirit is lively.
Literal Translation
Very-white the hair of my grandmother, but until now is clear still the her mind and lively the her spirit.
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