pinakamataas
highest or tallest
From root: taas
Usage Note
Pinakamataas is the superlative form used when comparing three or more things to identify the one with the maximum height.
Examples
" Ito ang pinakamataas na gusali. "
Natural Translation
This is the tallest building.
Literal Translation
This the tallest-linker building.
" Siya ang pinakamataas sa klase. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the tallest in class.
Literal Translation
He/she the tallest in class.
" Ang Bundok Apo ang pinakamataas na bundok sa Pilipinas at marami ang nangangarap na akyatin ito. "
Natural Translation
Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines, and many dream of climbing it.
Literal Translation
The Mount Apo the highest-linker mountain in Philippines and many the dream-linker climb it.
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