Little in Tagalog

Little in Tagalog Translation: “Little” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Maliit” when referring to size, or “Kaunti” when referring to quantity or amount. The term describes something small, young, or present in minimal quantity.

Understanding the different uses of “little” in Tagalog helps you accurately describe sizes, quantities, and ages in everyday Filipino conversation, whether talking about objects, amounts, or young children.

[Words] = Little

[Definition]:

• Little /ˈlɪtl/
• Adjective 1: Small in size, height, or extent.
• Adjective 2: Young or younger in age.
• Adjective 3: Small in amount, degree, or duration.
• Adverb: To a small extent; not much.
• Noun: A small amount of something.

[Synonyms] = Maliit, Kaunti, Munti, Katiting, Kakaunti, Maliit na bata

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: She lives in a little house near the beach with her family.

Ex1_PH: Siya ay nakatira sa isang maliit na bahay malapit sa tabing-dagat kasama ang kanyang pamilya.

Ex2_EN: There is very little time left before the meeting starts.

Ex2_PH: Kakaunti na lamang ang oras bago magsimula ang pulong.

Ex3_EN: My little brother is only five years old and loves playing with toy cars.

Ex3_PH: Ang maliit kong kapatid ay limang taong gulang pa lamang at mahilig maglaro ng toy cars.

Ex4_EN: We need a little more sugar to make the dessert taste perfect.

Ex4_PH: Kailangan natin ng kaunti pang asukal para maging perpekto ang lasa ng panghimagas.

Ex5_EN: The children enjoyed reading the little storybook with colorful illustrations.

Ex5_PH: Ang mga bata ay nag-enjoy sa pagbabasa ng maliit na storybook na may makulay na ilustrasyon.