From root: tamis
Usage Note
Napakatamis emphasizes an extreme level of sweetness, often used to describe ripe fruits or sugary treats.
Examples
" Napakatamis ng mangga. "
Natural Translation
The mango is very sweet.
Literal Translation
Very-sweet of mango.
" Napakatamis ng tsokolateng ito. "
Natural Translation
This chocolate is very sweet.
Literal Translation
Very-sweet of chocolate this.
" Napakatamis ng hinog na mangga kaya halos hindi na kailangan ng asukal sa minatamis na inihanda ni Lola. "
Natural Translation
The ripe mango is so sweet that the dessert Grandma prepared barely needed any sugar.
Literal Translation
Very-sweet of ripe mango so almost not anymore needed of sugar in dessert that prepared by Grandma.
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