Tagalog Repeated Non-adjective Roots

A few non-adjective roots can also be repeated, turning them into intensified adjectives. Examples:

awa’

pity

awang awa’

feeling great pity

tuwa’

joy, happiness

tuwang tuwa’

very happy

awa’

pity

awang awa’

feeling great pity

tuwa’

joy, happiness

tuwang tuwa’

very happy

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