From root: timog
Usage Note
Pinakatimog describes the furthest point to the south within a specific area. It is often used to identify the most southern tip of a landmass or island.
Examples
" Nasa pinakatimog ang isla. "
Natural Translation
The island is at the southernmost part.
Literal Translation
Located-at southernmost the island.
" Nasa pinakatimog kami ng Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
We are at the southernmost part of the Philippines.
Literal Translation
Located at southernmost we of Philippines.
" Ang Tawi-Tawi ang pinakatimog na lalawigan ng bansa, kaya pinakamalapit ito sa karatig na Malaysia at Indonesia. "
Natural Translation
Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost province of the country, so it is the closest to neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.
Literal Translation
The Tawi-Tawi the southernmost province of country, so closest it to neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.
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