Mamalita (en. To baby talk)

/ma-ma-li-ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to talk in a childish style.

When we joke around, we often baby talk to each other.

Kapag nagpapakatawa kami, madalas kami mamalita sa isa't isa.

Means speaking in a tender way, often used for children.

Parents use baby talk when talking to their children.

Ginagamit ng mga magulang ang mamalita kapag kausap ang kanilang mga anak.

baby talk to a baby

To talk to a baby using tender speech.

mamalita sa sanggol

child

A person of young age.

bata

To pretend to have it all together, but actually doesn't.

Niko is such a show-off, you'd think he's rich but he's just drowning in debt.

Sobrang mamalita si Niko, akala mo ang yaman-yaman eh puro utang lang pala.

Talking big about things that aren't true.

Don't act so impressive, you have nothing to back up what you're saying.

Huwag ka masyadong mamalita, wala kang napapatunayan sa mga sinasabi mo.

A slang term for boasting.

Dude, stop showing off! No one asked for your stories.

Puto, mamalita ka nga! Ang mga kwento mo, hindi ka naman requested.