Pagkakadiit (en. Narrowness)

pag-ka-ka-di-it

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being narrow or close.
The narrowness of the bridge posed danger to drivers.
Ang pagkakadiit ng tulay ay nagdulot ng panganib sa mga motorista.
Measurement that is low or limited.
Due to the narrowness of the space, we had trouble organizing.
Dahil sa pagkakadiit ng espasyo, nahihirapan kaming mag-ayos.
Emphasis on lack of space.
The narrowness is noticeable in the classrooms around.
Mapapansin ang pagkakadiit sa mga silid-aralan sa paligid.

Etymology

The word 'pagkakadiit' originates from the root word 'diit' meaning 'to be close' or 'to be narrow.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Narrowness of opportunity
Limited opportunities or chances.
Pagkakadiit ng pagkakataon
Due to narrowness
Due to lack of space or opportunity.
Dahil sa pagkakadiit

Related Words

diit
The root word describing the act of sticking or clinging.
diit

Slang Meanings

Just a peck
Nothing much happened, they just had a kiss-kiss.
Wala namang masyadong nangyari, pagkakadiit lang sila sa isa't isa.
Stuck together
Wow, they were so stuck together at the party, just like close contact.
Aba, ang dami nilang dikit-dikit sa kasiyahan, parang pagkakadiit lang.
Body contact
It’s like there’s magic between them, so much body contact in their closeness.
Parang may magic sa pagitan nila, sobrang body contact sa pagkakadiit.