Karampot (en. Smidgen)

ka-ram-pot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small quantity or part of something.

I added a smidgen of salt to the soup.

Naglagay ako ng karampot na asin sa sabaw.

Refers to something very little or minimal.

I have not a smidgen of knowledge about the subject.

Wala akong karampot na kaalaman tungkol sa paksa.

Derived from the Spanish word 'carampote,' meaning small or hidden.

smidgen of wealth

Small amount of wealth or property.

karampot na yaman

not a smidgen of worth

Of no value; worth nothing even a little.

walang karampot na halaga

few

Meaning not many or small.

kakaunti

piece by piece

Refers to divided parts or small pieces.

pira-piraso

small value or thing

That gift of yours is worthless!

Walang kwenta 'yang karampot na regalo mo!

a little or almost none

I hope we earn more than that meager profit.

Sana kumita tayo ng higit pa sa karampot na kita na 'yan.

not enough or lacking

That's just a pittance compared to what we need.

Karampot lang 'yan kumpara sa kailangan natin.