napakaseryoso
very serious
From root: seryoso
Usage Note
Napakaseryoso is an intensive form used to describe a person's personality or a specific event that is extremely solemn.
Examples
" Napakaseryoso ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is very serious.
Literal Translation
Very-serious of child.
" Napakaseryoso ng usapan nila. "
Natural Translation
Their conversation is very serious.
Literal Translation
Very-serious of conversation their.
" Napakaseryoso ng tatay ko kapag pinag-uusapan na ang mga bagay na may kinalaman sa pera. "
Natural Translation
My father is very serious whenever matters concerning money are being discussed.
Literal Translation
Very-serious of father my when discussed already the things that have connection to money.
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