From root: ikli
Usage Note
Kaiklian refers to the quality of being short, often applied to abstract concepts like time or messages. It is used in phrases like dahil sa kaiklian ng panahon (due to the shortness of time).
Examples
" Maganda ang kaiklian ng mensahe. "
Natural Translation
The brevity of the message is good.
Literal Translation
Good the brevity of message.
" Dahil sa kaiklian ng oras, hindi kami nakatapos. "
Natural Translation
Because of the shortness of time, we didn't finish.
Literal Translation
Because of shortness of time, not we finished.
" Dahil sa kaiklian ng kanyang talumpati, natuwa ang mga tagapakinig na pagod na sa mahabang programa. "
Natural Translation
Because of the brevity of his speech, the listeners who were already tired of the long program were pleased.
Literal Translation
Because of brevity of his speech, pleased the listeners that tired already of long program.
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