From root: liit
Usage Note
Kaliitan refers to the state, quality, or condition of being small.
Examples
" Hindi problema ang kaliitan nito. "
Natural Translation
Its smallness is not a problem.
Literal Translation
Not problem the smallness of-this.
" Ang kaliitan ay hindi hadlang. "
Natural Translation
Smallness is not a hindrance.
Literal Translation
The smallness is not hindrance.
" Dahil sa kaliitan ng aming bahay, natutuhan naming pahalagahan ang bawat sulok at gamitin ito nang husto. "
Natural Translation
Because of the smallness of our house, we learned to value every corner and use it fully.
Literal Translation
Because of smallness of our house, learned we-that value the every corner and use it fully.
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