From root: liit
Usage Note
Maliit is the most basic and common way to describe something of small size or stature.
Examples
" Maliit ang bahay nila. "
Natural Translation
Their house is small.
Literal Translation
Small the house their.
" Ang daga ay maliit. "
Natural Translation
The mouse is small.
Literal Translation
The mouse is small.
" Kahit maliit lang ang aming silid, sapat na ito para sa aming buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Even though our room is small, it is enough for our whole family.
Literal Translation
Even small only the our room, enough already it for our whole family.
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