pinakamayaman
wealthiest
From root: yaman
Usage Note
Pinakamayaman is the superlative form used to identify the person with the most wealth in a group.
Examples
" Siya ang pinakamayaman dito. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the wealthiest here.
Literal Translation
He/She the wealthiest here.
" Sino ang pinakamayaman sa kanila? "
Natural Translation
Who is the wealthiest among them?
Literal Translation
Who the wealthiest in them?
" Kahit siya ang pinakamayaman sa bayan, simple pa rin ang pamumuhay niya at hindi mapagmataas. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is the wealthiest in town, his lifestyle is still simple and he is not arrogant.
Literal Translation
Even-if he the wealthiest in town, simple still the lifestyle his and not arrogant.
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