Maikli (en. Short)

/ma-ˈik-li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to something with a small size or length.

Her dress is short.

Ang kanyang suot na damit ay maikli.

Does not reach the usual length or duration.

Her study period is just short compared to others.

Ang kanyang pag-aaral ay maikli lamang kumpara sa iba.

Easy to understand or conceptualize.

This story is short but meaningful.

Ang kwentong ito ay maikli ngunit makahulugan.

Ancient Tagalog

short temper

easily gets angry or frustrated

maikli ang pasensya

fast

Indicates quick action or movement.

mabilis

short

It's okay, my patience is short with people.

Ayos lang, maiksi lang naman ang pasensya ko sa mga tao.

quick

Just don't be too fast, the discussion should be short!

Basta huwag kang maging mabilisan, dapat maikli lang na usapan!

for a moment

Just for a moment, I just want to rest briefly.

Sandali lang, gusto ko lang magpahinga sa maikli.