Napakababa (en. Very low)

/na.pa.ka.ba.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
An adjective describing an extremely low level or form.
His grade on the exam is very low.
Ang kanyang grado sa pagsusulit ay napakababa.
Indicating a severe shortage or deficiency.
The food supply in the area is very low.
Ang suplay ng pagkain sa pook ay napakababa.
Referring to a low level in social or economic aspects.
His income is very low for his needs.
Ang kanyang kita ay napakababa para sa kanyang mga pangangailangan.

Etymology

root words: 'napaka' + 'baba'

Common Phrases and Expressions

very low opinion
low regard or opinion of a person or thing.
napakababa ng tingin

Related Words

low
A word indicating a low level or location.
baba
low
Another form of the word 'baba' used to describe the meaning.
mababa

Slang Meanings

very low
His score in the exam is extremely low, no matter how much effort he put in.
Napakababa ng score niya sa exam, kahit anong effort ang ginawa niya.
bottomed out
Oh wow, the price of that has dropped so much! It's bottomed out!
Ay grabe, napakababa na ng presyo ng ganyan! Sagad-sagad na!
very low self-esteem
His opinion of himself is very low, he sees himself as ugly even though he's beautiful.
Napakababa ng opinion niya sa sarili, pangit na pangit na kasi siya kahit maganda siya.