Pagkaliit (en. Smallness)

/pɐg.kɐ.lɪ.ít/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being small or not large.
The smallness of the house gave a feeling of warmth.
Ang pagkaliit ng bahay ay nagbigay ng pakiramdam ng pag-init.
The state of being not large in size.
The smallness of his hand affected his playing ability.
Ang pagkaliit ng kanyang kamay ay nakaapekto sa kanyang kakayahan sa paglalaro.

Etymology

Austronesian Language Origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

small matter
a thing of no great importance
maliit na bagay

Related Words

small
An adjective referring to a smaller size.
maliit
size
The total dimension or magnitude of an object.
sukat

Slang Meanings

very small thing or person
My cat is so small, it's like a little ball!
Ang pagkaliit ng pusa ko, parang isang bola lang!
smallest size
Can you assemble that in the smallest size?
Kaya mo bang i-assemble 'yan sa pagkaliit na size?
very compact
This house is so small but everything is organized!
Gandang magkaliit ng bahay na ito, lahat ay organized!