dalagita
dalagíta with stress marks
young girl in early teens
Usage Note
Dalagita is the diminutive of dalaga, specifically denoting a girl who has recently entered adolescence — typically between 12 and 14 years old. It is a tender, affectionate term with no negative undertone. Parents and elders often use it when noting a young girl's transition toward womanhood.
Examples
" Mabait ang dalagita. "
Natural Translation
The young girl is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the young-girl.
" Sino ang dalagita sa larawan? "
Natural Translation
Who is the young girl in the photo?
Literal Translation
Who the young-girl in photo?
" Nakita kong naging isang magandang dalagita ang batang dati kong inaalagaan tuwing bakasyon. "
Natural Translation
I saw that the child I used to care for every vacation had become a lovely young girl.
Literal Translation
Saw I that became a beautiful young-girl the child formerly I cared-for every vacation.
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