Masmaliit (en. Smaller)
/mas-ma-lit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Expresses a smaller size or quantity compared to others.
The smaller house is easier to clean.
Ang masmaliit na bahay ay mas madaling linisin.
Refers to a lower level or status.
The smaller part of the project did not require a large budget.
Ang masmaliit na bahagi ng proyekto ay hindi kinailangan ng malaking pondo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smaller than
Expresses a comparison of size or quantity.
masmaliit kaysa sa
Related Words
small
Refers to a small size or quantity.
maliit
smaller
Refers to a smaller size compared to others.
mas maliit
Slang Meanings
super small
His cellphone is smaller than my hand!
Ang cellphone niya, masmaliit pa sa kamay ko!
Super uncomfortable
Their sofa is so small, it's like hard to sit!
Yung sofa nila, masmaliit, parang ang hirap maupo!
mini version
His toys are like smaller versions of the real ones.
Yung toys niya, parang masmaliit na bersyon ng mga tunay.