Kauntian (en. Small amount)

/kawntian/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small amount or number.
Due to the small number of guests, the occasion was quieter.
Dahil sa kauntian ng mga bisita, mas naging tahimik ang okasyon.
The state of being few or not many.
The small amount of ice in the region caused problems with the water supply.
Ang kauntian ng yelo sa rehiyon ay nagdulot ng problema sa supply ng tubig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

small number of people
A small number of people.
kauntian ng tao
small amount of wealth
A small amount of wealth.
kauntian ng yaman

Related Words

few
A word describing a small amount.
kaunti
scarcity
Expresses scarcity.
kakaunti

Slang Meanings

a little, just a bit
There's just a little food left, what a waste.
Kaunti lang naman ang natira sa pagkain, sayang.
just a little, it’s up to you
Just a bit, it’s up to you with that.
Kauntian na lang, ikaw na bahala diyan.
just enough, just right
Just a few people attended the party, it's okay.
Kauntians lang ang nag-attend sa party, okay lang.