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    Maigsi (en. Short)

    mai-gsi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having a small length or size.
    His short hair is easier to style.
    Ang kanyang maigsing buhok ay mas madaling ayusin.
    Not lasting long or happening quickly.
    There is a short break between classes.
    Mayroong maigsing pahinga sa pagitan ng mga klase.
    A small number or amount.
    There is a short list of people for the event.
    Mayroong maigsing listahan ng mga tao sa kaganapan.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'maigsí' meaning 'short' or 'brief.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    short story
    A story that is not long.
    maigsing kwento
    short time
    A time that does not last long.
    maigsing panahon

    Related Words

    short
    Another form of 'maigsi' commonly used in sentences.
    maikli

    Slang Meanings

    fast
    Lodi's speed is impressive, and the time is so short!
    Ang takbo ni Lodi, ang galing, ang maiksi pa ng oras!
    empty
    His answer was so short, it was like it had no substance.
    Ang maiksi ng kanyang sagot, parang walang laman.
    shallow
    The gang's mindset is so shallow, they're easily affected.
    Ang isip ng tropa, parang maiksi, madali silang maapektohan.