Kakarampot (en. Few)

/ka.ka.ram.pot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates a small amount or size.
The remaining food is too little.
Masyadong kakarampot ang natirang pagkain.
Refers to something of low value or quality.
One should not expect the little quality of service.
Hindi dapat asahan ang kakarampot na kalidad ng serbisyo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kakarampot' which refers to something small or few.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Little salary
A small amount of salary that is not enough for needs.
Kakarampot na suweldo
Few opportunities
There are only few chances to succeed.
Kakarampot na pagkakataon

Related Words

shortage
A lack or deficiency of something.
kakapusan
meager
Very low or feeling that things are few.
huwan

Slang Meanings

lacking or low in value
My salary is just a pittance, so I struggle to survive.
Ang sweldo ko, kakarampot lang, kaya hirap akong makasurvive.
small amount or quantity
He served a meager amount of food at the gathering.
Naghain siya ng kakarampot na pagkain sa handaan.
worthless or insignificant
The stuff they have is negligible, you wouldn’t want to buy it.
Yung mga gamit nila, kakarampot, 'di mo naman mabibili.