lito
litô with stress marks
confused; puzzled
Usage Note
Lito describes a state of mental confusion or being at a loss. It is commonly used in everyday speech and often intensified with 'sobrang lito' (very confused). It can refer to both momentary bewilderment and deeper bewilderment about a situation.
Examples
" Lito ako sa direksyon. "
Natural Translation
I'm confused about the directions.
Literal Translation
Confused I at directions.
" Lito ako sa sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
I am confused by your answer.
Literal Translation
Confused I at answer your.
" Lito pa rin ako kung aling daan ang tatahakin, kaya tinanong ko ang isang lokal na taga-roon. "
Natural Translation
I'm still confused about which road to take, so I asked a local from there.
Literal Translation
Confused still also I if which road the to-be-taken, so asked I the one local from-there.
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