ikli
iklî with stress marks
shortness
Usage Note
Ikli is most commonly used in its adjective form, maikli, to describe both physical length and a short duration of time. You will frequently hear it used for everyday things like short hair, short clothing, or a brief meeting.
Examples
" Ang ikli ng pisi. "
Natural Translation
The string is so short.
Literal Translation
The shortness of string.
" Ang ikli ng buhok mo. "
Natural Translation
Your hair is very short.
Literal Translation
The shortness of hair yours.
" Dahil sa ikli ng oras, hindi na namin natapos talakayin ang lahat ng paksa sa pulong. "
Natural Translation
Because of the shortness of time, we were not able to finish discussing all the topics in the meeting.
Literal Translation
Because of shortness of time, not anymore by-us finished to-discuss the all of topic in the meeting.
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