Kaliitan (en. Smallness)

/ka.li.itan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being small or not large.
The smallness of his body is not a hindrance to his abilities.
Ang kaliitan ng kanyang katawan ay hindi hadlang sa kanyang kakayahan.
The size that does not reach the usual or normal size.
The smallness of his house is suitable for just one person.
Ang kaliitan ng kanyang bahay ay akma para sa isang tao lamang.
A term to describe something that is low in level or not as large.
The smallness of his income requires careful budgeting.
Ang kaliitan ng kanyang kita ay nangangailangan ng masusing pag-iisip sa pagbajet.

Etymology

The word 'kaliitan' is derived from the root 'liit' meaning small or not large.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smallness of heart
Having a good heart despite little wealth.
kaliitan ng puso
smallness of the world
Feeling that the world is small due to occasions of meeting.
liit ng mundo

Related Words

small
The root word referring to a small size or extent.
liit
small
An adjective meaning not big or lacking in size.
maliit

Slang Meanings

A small liking or fondness.
I wish everyone was like that, a small fondness when we met.
Sana all, kaliit lang nung nagkita tayong dalawa.
So tiny, like the size of a small dish.
You covered the smallness of your order.
Kinover mo yung kaliitan ng order mo.