Maliitin (en. To belittle)

/ma-li-i-tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates similarity or emphasizes the characteristics of a person or thing that is small.

Do not belittle him because he has unique abilities.

Huwag mo siyang maliitin dahil siya ay may mga natatanging kakayahan.

Gives the idea that a person or thing should not be given importance.

Those who belittle his dreams won't understand his efforts.

Ang mga tao na maliitin ang kanyang mga pangarap ay hindi makakaunawa sa kanyang pagsisikap.

from the word 'maliit' and the connecting adjective 'in'

Do not belittle others

A reminder not to judge others' abilities based on their appearance or status.

Huwag maliitin ang iba

small

An adjective meaning having a low size or value.

maliit

Lacking in value or not being valued.

It seems like you belittled him because you didn't take him seriously in the meeting.

Parang maliitin mo siya kasi hindi mo siya sineryoso sa meeting.

Making someone or something seem small or trivial.

Why is it that you seem to belittle their projects?

Bakit ganun, parang maliitin mo ang mga nagawang proyekto nila?

Showing a lack of respect for someone's abilities.

Even if he has no experience, I will never belittle him.

Kahit na wala siyang karanasan, hinding-hindi ko siya maliitin.