From root: hina
Usage Note
Mahina describes something low in power, strength, or volume, like a weak signal or a quiet voice.
Examples
" Mahina ang signal dito. "
Natural Translation
The signal is weak here.
Literal Translation
Weak the signal here.
" Mahina ang boses ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child's voice is weak.
Literal Translation
Weak the voice of child.
" Mahina pa rin ang katawan niya kaya hindi muna siya makakapasok sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
His body is still weak, so he won't be able to go to work for now.
Literal Translation
Weak still also the body his so not first he can-enter to work.
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