EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
the very best, most excellent...
phlegm, sputum...
slowness, gentleness, care...
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FIL: Ang pinakamahusay o pinakamataas na antas ng kahusayan sa lahat.
EN: the very best, most excellent
This is the 'overachiever' level of galing. It's not just good, it's not just great, it's the 'scholar ng bayan,' 'top performer with bonus,' 'employee of the year, for the 5th time' kind of excellence. It's the superlative form, the final boss of being good at something.
From `ka-` + `galing` (reduplicated) + `-an`, signifying the superlative degree.
ROOT MEANING: excellent, skilled; excellence, skill
Used to describe the absolute peak of skill or quality.
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🇵🇭 Ang kagaling-galingan niyang mananayaw ay kinilala sa buong mundo.
🇺🇸 Her most excellent skill as a dancer was recognized worldwide.
🇵🇭 Ipinakita niya ang kagaling-galingan sa paglutas ng problema.
🇺🇸 He showed the very best in problem-solving.
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