napakarupok
very fragile; extremely weak
From root: rupok
Usage Note
Napakarupok emphasizes an extreme degree of fragility. It is used to describe things that require very careful handling to avoid breaking.
Examples
" Napakarupok ng baso. "
Natural Translation
The glass is very fragile.
Literal Translation
Very-fragile of glass.
" Napakarupok ng sanga ng puno. "
Natural Translation
The tree branch is extremely fragile.
Literal Translation
Very-fragile of branch of tree.
" Napakarupok ng mga lumang papel sa aklat kaya kailangang dahan-dahan itong buklatin para hindi madurog. "
Natural Translation
The old pages in the book are so fragile that they must be turned slowly so they don't crumble.
Literal Translation
Very-fragile of old pages in book so need slowly this turn-pages so-that not crumble.
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