superlatibo
superlatíbo with stress marks
superlative
Usage Note
Superlatibo is borrowed from Spanish 'superlativo' and is used primarily in academic and grammatical contexts to describe the highest degree of an adjective (e.g., pinakamaganda — most beautiful). It is encountered mainly in Filipino language class instruction and grammar books rather than everyday conversation.
Examples
" Superlatibo ang salitang 'pinakamabilis'. "
Natural Translation
The word 'fastest' is a superlative.
Literal Translation
Superlative the word 'fastest'.
" Ginamit niya ang superlatibo na salita. "
Natural Translation
He/she used the superlative word.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the superlative word.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ginagamit ang superlatibo upang ihambing ang isang bagay sa lahat ng iba pa. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that the superlative is used to compare one thing against all the others.
Literal Translation
Explained by teacher that used the superlative to compare the one thing to all of others.
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