Lesser in Tagalog

“Lesser” in Tagalog translates to “mas maliit,” “mas kaunti,” or “mas mababa,” depending on the context—whether referring to size, quantity, or degree. Understanding these nuances will help you use the term more accurately in everyday conversations and written communication.

[Words] = Lesser

[Definition]:

• Lesser /ˈlesər/
• Adjective 1: Smaller in amount, degree, or importance.
• Adjective 2: Of lower rank or quality; not as great as another.
• Adjective 3: Used to denote the smaller or less significant of two things.

[Synonyms] = Mas maliit, Mas kaunti, Mas mababa, Mas kakaunti, Di-gaanong mahalaga, Hamak

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The lesser of two evils is still an evil choice to make.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mas maliit sa dalawang kasamaan ay mananatiling masamang pagpili.
• Ex2_EN: She chose the lesser known path because it offered more adventure.
• Ex2_PH: Pinili niya ang mas hindi kilalang landas dahil nag-alok ito ng mas maraming pakikipagsapalaran.
• Ex3_EN: Birds of lesser size tend to migrate earlier in the season.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga ibon na mas maliit ang laki ay karaniwang lumilipad nang mas maaga sa panahon.
• Ex4_EN: He accepted a lesser position in the company to gain more experience.
• Ex4_PH: Tumanggap siya ng mas mababang posisyon sa kumpanya upang makakuha ng mas maraming karanasan.
• Ex5_EN: The lesser amount of rainfall this year has affected the harvest.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mas kaunting pag-ulan ngayong taon ay nakaapekto sa ani.