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    Maliitan (en. To diminish)

    /ma.li.'i.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    indicates being small or lacking in size.
    These items are small compared to the larger equipment.
    Ang mga bagay na ito ay maliitan kumpara sa mga malalaking kagamitan.
    expresses having a smaller size than usual.
    There are small flowers in our garden.
    May maliitan na bulaklak sa aming hardin.

    Etymology

    from the word 'maliit' with the suffix '-an'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    small thing
    an item that is not important or has little value.
    maliit na bagay

    Related Words

    small
    an adjective referring to a size that is below the average.
    maliit
    small-hearted
    a phrase meaning having little understanding or kindness in the heart.
    maliit ang puso

    Slang Meanings

    minuscule
    My cellphone is just very small.
    Yung cellphone ko, napaka-maliitan lang.
    cute
    That tiny cat is so cute!
    Ang cute ng maliitan na pusa na yan!
    underwhelming
    The event was very small, I didn't expect that.
    Yung event, maliitan lang, di ko na-expect.