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What is the Tagalog of huge?

There are several Tagalog words that can translate to "huge", depending on the context and nuance you want to convey. Here are some options:

General "huge":

* Malaki (ma-la-ki) - This is the most common and general word for "big" or "large." It can be used for size, quantity, or importance.

* Malapad (ma-la-pad) - This specifically refers to something being wide or broad.

* Malawak (ma-la-wak) - This refers to something being extensive or expansive, like a vast field.

More specific "huge":

* Malaking-malaki (ma-la-king ma-la-ki) - This is a more emphatic version of "malaki" that emphasizes the huge size.

* Higante (hi-gan-te) - This literally means "giant" and implies something truly massive.

* Malalapad (ma-la-la-pad) - Plural form of "malapad" for multiple large things.

* Malalawak (ma-la-la-wak) - Plural form of "malawak" for multiple expansive things.

Figurative "huge":

* Napakalaki (na-pa-ka-la-ki) - This emphasizes the "huge" aspect in a figurative sense, meaning something is very important or impressive.

* Sobrang laki (so-brang la-ki) - This also emphasizes the "huge" aspect, but it can refer to quantity or size.

Example:

* Ang bahay nila ay malaki. (Their house is big.)

* Ang malaking-malaki na puno ay nakaharang sa daan. (The huge tree is blocking the road.)

* Ang dagat ay malawak. (The ocean is vast.)

* Ang higante na halimaw ay nakakatakot. (The giant monster is scary.)

The best translation for "huge" will depend on the specific situation and the intended meaning.

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