Pagkaikli (en. Shortness)

[pag-kai-kli]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state or quality of being short.

The shortness of his perspective caused a conflict.

Ang pagkaikli ng kanyang pananaw ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.

A measurement that indicates a lack of length.

The shortness of the line may lead to faster service.

Ang pagkaikli ng linya ay maaaring humantong sa mas mabilis na serbisyo.

The state of being incomplete or insufficient.

The shortness of time is a hindrance to his project.

Ang pagkaikli ng oras ay nagiging balakid sa kanyang proyekto.

From the root word 'iki' referring to the state of being short.

shortness of speech

Refers to the emphasis or brevity of statements.

pagkaikli ng salita

to shorten

The act of making something not long enough.

ikiling

shortening or cutting something

Shortening the hair makes it easier to style.

Pagkaikli ng pelo, mas madali nang ayusin.

to cut down on something (like time or effort)

We need to shorten the process so we won't be late.

Kailangan nating pagkaiklihin ang proseso para di tayo ma-late.

to make do with less

When we crossed paths, I only had a short interaction with him.

Kapag nagkasalubong kami, pagkaikli lang ang kita ko sa kanya.