katiting
katitíng with stress marks
a very little bit, slightest
Usage Note
Katiting emphasizes an extremely small quantity, often used in negative constructions to stress that something is completely absent or negligible. It is more expressive than 'kaunti' and carries a tone of emphasis or complaint.
Examples
" Wala kahit katiting na asin. "
Natural Translation
There isn't even the slightest bit of salt.
Literal Translation
None even tiniest salt.
" Wala siyang katiting na pagsisisi. "
Natural Translation
He/She has not even the slightest bit of remorse.
Literal Translation
None his/her tiniest remorse.
" Kahit katiting na pasensya ay wala na siyang natitira para sa akin matapos ang lahat ng aking pagkakamali. "
Natural Translation
He/She has not even the slightest bit of patience left for me after all my mistakes.
Literal Translation
Even tiniest patience none-anymore he/she-that remaining for me after the all of my mistakes.
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