mabuti-buti
slightly better
From root: buti
Usage Note
Mabuti-buti is often used in medical or situational contexts to describe a slight improvement in condition.
Examples
" Mabuti-buti na siya ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He/She is slightly better now.
Literal Translation
Slightly-better already he/she now.
" Mabuti-buti na ang pakiramdam ko. "
Natural Translation
I am feeling slightly better.
Literal Translation
Slightly-better already the feeling mine.
" Mabuti-buti na ang kalagayan ng lola matapos siyang uminom ng gamot na binigay ng doktor. "
Natural Translation
Grandma's condition is slightly better after she took the medicine the doctor gave.
Literal Translation
Slightly-better already the condition of grandma after she drank medicine that given of doctor.
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