bulilit
bulilít with stress marks
small child
Usage Note
Bulilit is an affectionate, informal term for a small child or a petite, childlike person. It has an inherently warm, endearing tone and is frequently used by adults speaking to or about young children. It can also be used teasingly among adults to refer to someone who is very short in stature.
Examples
" Ang cute ng bulilit na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That little tyke is so cute.
Literal Translation
The cute of-the little-child that.
" Ang galing pa rin ng maliit na bulilit na kumanta sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The tiny little child still sang so well on stage.
Literal Translation
Amazing still the small little-child who sang on-the stage.
" Kahit pa siya ang pinakabulilit sa koponan, siya ang pinakamabilis na tumakbo at madalas na pinupuri ng kanilang coach. "
Natural Translation
Even though he's the smallest one on the team, he's the fastest runner and is often praised by their coach.
Literal Translation
Even though he the smallest in team, he the fastest run and often praised by their coach.
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