napakasipag
very hardworking
From root: sipag
Usage Note
Napakasipag is the intensive form of the adjective, used to express high admiration for someone's work ethic.
Examples
" Napakasipag ng kuya ko. "
Natural Translation
My older brother is very hardworking.
Literal Translation
Very-hardworking [ligature] older-brother my.
" Napakasipag ng aking ama. "
Natural Translation
My father is very hardworking.
Literal Translation
Very hardworking [ligature] my father.
" Napakasipag ng kapatid ko kaya kahit pagod na siya, tinatapos pa rin niya ang lahat ng gawain. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is so hardworking that even when already tired, he still finishes all the chores.
Literal Translation
Very-hardworking [ligature] sibling my so even tired already he, finishes still he the all of work.
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