kaliit-liitan
smallest or tiniest
From root: liit
Usage Note
Kaliit-liitan emphasizes the absolute smallest part, often used when referring to minor details.
Examples
" Kaliit-liitan ang detalyeng ito. "
Natural Translation
This detail is the tiniest.
Literal Translation
Tiniest the detail this.
" Alam niya ang kaliit-liitan na detalye. "
Natural Translation
He/She knows the tiniest details.
Literal Translation
Knows he/she the tiniest of details.
" Bilang editor, pinapansin niya kahit ang kaliit-liitan na pagkakamali na madalas hindi napapansin ng iba. "
Natural Translation
As an editor, she notices even the tiniest mistake that others often overlook.
Literal Translation
As editor, notices she even the tiniest mistake that often not noticed by others.
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