pinakamatalino
most intelligent
From root: talino
Usage Note
Pinakamatalino is the superlative form used when comparing three or more individuals. Siya ang pinakamatalino sa magkakapatid means he/she is the smartest among the siblings.
Examples
" Siya ang pinakamatalino. "
Natural Translation
He is the most intelligent.
Literal Translation
He the most-intelligent.
" Sino ang pinakamatalino sa klase? "
Natural Translation
Who is the most intelligent in the class?
Literal Translation
Who the most-intelligent in class?
" Bagama't bata pa, siya ang itinuturing na pinakamatalino sa lahat ng nag-aral sa unibersidad na iyon. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is still young, he is regarded as the most intelligent of everyone who studied at that university.
Literal Translation
Although young still, he the considered as most-intelligent of all who studied at university that.
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