malimit
malímit with stress marks
often
From root: limit
Usage Note
Malimit is a frequency adverb meaning 'often' or 'frequently', slightly more formal or literary than the everyday madalas. It is common in written Tagalog, proverbs, and narrative storytelling.
Examples
" Malimit siyang umuwi. "
Natural Translation
He/She often goes home.
Literal Translation
Often he/she go-home.
" Malimit siyang pumunta dito. "
Natural Translation
He/She often comes here.
Literal Translation
Often he/she go here.
" Malimit kaming magkita noong bata pa kami, ngunit ngayon ay bihira na dahil sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
We saw each other often when we were young, but now it is rare because of work.
Literal Translation
Often we meet when child still we, but now is rare already because of work.
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