Mere in Tagalog

“Mere” in Tagalog translates to “lamang”, “simple”, or “tangi” depending on context. This common English adjective emphasizes something small, insignificant, or basic. Let’s explore its various meanings and usage in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Mere

[Definition]:

• Mere /mɪr/
• Adjective 1: Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.
• Adjective 2: Nothing more than what is specified; pure and simple.

[Synonyms] = Lamang, Simple, Tangi, Payak, Di-gaanong mahalaga

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The mere thought of flying makes him nervous.
• Ex1_PH: Ang tanging pag-iisip ng paglipad ay ginagawa siyang kinakabahan.
• Ex2_EN: She was a mere child when the war began.
• Ex2_PH: Siya ay isang simpleng bata pa lamang nang magsimula ang digmaan.
• Ex3_EN: The problem was solved by mere chance.
• Ex3_PH: Ang problema ay nalutas sa pamamagitan ng lamang pagkakataon.
• Ex4_EN: He dismissed her concerns as mere speculation.
• Ex4_PH: Itinakwil niya ang kanyang mga alalahanin bilang simpleng haka-haka lamang.
• Ex5_EN: The cost was a mere fraction of what we expected.
• Ex5_PH: Ang gastos ay isang maliit na bahagi lamang ng aming inaasahan.