Slight in Tagalog

Slight in Tagalog translates to “bahagya” (small degree), “payat” (slender build), or “alipusta” (to insult) depending on usage. This word carries multiple meanings in English that require different Filipino equivalents. Explore the comprehensive analysis below to understand when and how to use each translation correctly in conversation.

[Words] = Slight

[Definition]:

• Slight /slaɪt/
• Adjective 1: Small in degree or amount; not considerable or significant.
• Adjective 2: Slender or delicate in build or structure.
• Verb 1: To treat with disrespect or insult someone by ignoring or dismissing them.
• Noun 1: An insult or act of disrespect caused by being ignored or treated as unimportant.

[Synonyms] = Bahagya, Kaunti, Maliit, Payat, Manipis, Alipusta, Hamak, Insulto, Walang-galang

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: There was a slight delay in the delivery of our package.
Ex1_PH: Mayroong bahagyang pagkaantala sa paghahatid ng aming pakete.

Ex2_EN: She has a slight frame but is surprisingly strong.
Ex2_PH: Mayroon siyang payat na katawan ngunit nakakagulat na malakas.

Ex3_EN: I felt slighted when they didn’t invite me to the meeting.
Ex3_PH: Naramdaman kong inaliipusta ako nang hindi nila ako inanyayahan sa pulong.

Ex4_EN: The temperature showed a slight increase overnight.
Ex4_PH: Ang temperatura ay nagpakita ng kaunting pagtaas magdamag.

Ex5_EN: He took her criticism as a personal slight.
Ex5_PH: Kinuha niya ang kritisismo nito bilang isang personal na insulto.