From root: pait
Usage Note
Mapait-pait is used when a taste is only slightly bitter or has a hint of bitterness.
Examples
" Mapait-pait ang gamot. "
Natural Translation
The medicine is somewhat bitter.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-bitter the medicine.
" Mapait-pait ang tsaa. "
Natural Translation
The tea is somewhat bitter.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-bitter the tea.
" Kahit mapait-pait ang ampalaya, kinakain ko pa rin ito dahil sabi nila ay mabuti sa katawan. "
Natural Translation
Even though the bitter gourd is somewhat bitter, I still eat it because they say it's good for the body.
Literal Translation
Even-if somewhat-bitter the bitter-gourd, eat I still it because say they is good to body.
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