From root: salita
Usage Note
Masalita describes a person who speaks a lot or is very wordy. It is slightly more formal than the common word daldal.
Examples
" Masalita ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is talkative.
Literal Translation
Talkative the sibling my.
" Ang bata ay masalita at laging masaya. "
Natural Translation
The child is talkative and always happy.
Literal Translation
The child is talkative and always happy.
" Napakasalita ng aking lola, kaya hindi ka magsasawa sa mga kwento niya tuwing bibisita ka. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is so talkative, so you will never get tired of her stories whenever you visit.
Literal Translation
Very-talkative the my grandmother, so not you will-tire at the stories her every visit you.
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