Paslit (en. Child)

/pas-lit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is still young, usually from birth until adolescence.
Every child has their own dreams.
Ang bawat paslit ay may kanya-kanyang pangarap.
A person who does not yet fully understand things.
The child often plays and learns new things.
Ang paslit ay madalas naglalaro at natututo ng mga bagong bagay.
A social unit that requires care and guidance.
We must take care of our children so they grow up well.
Dapat natin ingatan ang ating mga paslit upang sila'y lumaki na mabuti.

Etymology

A Tagalog word meaning 'child' or 'literally subjected to being a child'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

children
young children
mga paslit
playing child
a child who is playing
paslit na naglalaro

Related Words

growth
The process of development from being a child to adulthood.
paglaki
family
A group consisting of parents and their children.
pamilya

Slang Meanings

quick
I needed to pay my debt quickly, so I rushed!
Paslit ang pagbili ng utang ko, kaya nagmadali ako!
kid
Even though he's still a kid, he's really smart.
Kahit paslit pa siya, matalino na siya.
little person or kid in the group
At the party, he's the kid who always sings.
Sa party, siya ang paslit na laging umaawit.
energetic
My little brother is so energetic; he never stops playing.
Paslit na paslit ang aking kapatid, walang tigil sa paglalaro.