pinakamaliit
smallest
From root: liit
Usage Note
Pinakamaliit is the superlative form used when comparing three or more items.
Examples
" Pinakamaliit ang langgam. "
Natural Translation
The ant is the smallest.
Literal Translation
Smallest the ant.
" Siya ang pinakamaliit sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the smallest in the family.
Literal Translation
He/She the smallest in family.
" Bagama't siya ang pinakamaliit sa koponan, siya ang pinakamabilis na tumakbo sa lahat ng kalaro. "
Natural Translation
Although he is the smallest on the team, he is the fastest runner of all his teammates.
Literal Translation
Although he the smallest in team, he the fastest run in all of teammates.
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