Napaka (en. Very)
na-pa-ka
Meaning & Definition
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adverb
A word used to express the excessive quality of a person or thing.
This flower is very beautiful.
Napaka-ganda ng bulaklak na ito.
An adverb that intensifies the adjective or adverb that it follows.
The mango is very sweet.
Napaka-tamis ng mangga.
Indicates excess in a statement or description.
His understanding is very profound.
Napaka-lalim ng kanyang pagkakaunawa.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'paka' meaning very excessive.
Common Phrases and Expressions
very good
very commendable traits of a person.
napaka-buti
very happy
very much happiness or joy.
napaka-saya
Related Words
very happy
A word that describes immense joy.
napakasaya
Slang Meanings
super
It's super hot today!
Napaka-init ng panahon ngayon!
so high
Her score on the exam is so high!
Napaka-taas ng score niya sa exam!
so talented
That singer is so talented!
Napaka-galing ng singer na 'yan!
intense
The traffic here is intense!
Napaka-tindi ng traffic dito!
so many
There are so many people in the mall right now!
Napaka-daming tao sa mall ngayon!