Katiting (en. Tiny bit)

ka-ti-ting

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A very small part or measure.
There is a tiny bit of sugar in his drink.
May katiting na asukal ang kanyang inumin.
A small amount of something.
Only a tiny bit of effort is needed to achieve success.
Kailangan lang ng katiting na pagsisikap upang makamit ang tagumpay.
Refers to something of little importance.
Their concerns have no tiny bit of value.
Walang katiting na halaga ang mga alalahanin nila.

Etymology

The word 'katiting' originates from the root word 'ting', referring to something small.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tiny bit of hope
A very small hope or possibility.
katiting na pag-asa
tiny bit of value
A small amount of value of something.
katiting na halaga

Related Words

few
Refers to a small number or amount.
kaunti
grain
A small piece of something.
butil

Slang Meanings

just a little
There’s just a tiny reason to leave.
May katiting na lang na dahilan para umalis.
small matter
Don’t think about it, that’s just a small matter!
Wag mo nang isipin, katiting lang yan!
fine
The color is so beautiful, just fine!
Napakaganda ng kulay, katiting na pino!
marginal
His performance is just marginal in the ranking.
Yung performance niya, katiting na lang sa ranking.