tsikiting
tsikíting with stress marks
small; tiny; child
Usage Note
Tsikiting is a colloquial, affectionate term used especially when speaking to or about young children, most often heard in casual family settings and among close friends. The word carries an endearing, playful tone rather than a clinical description of size.
Examples
" Tahimik na natutulog ang tsikiting. "
Natural Translation
The little child is sleeping quietly.
Literal Translation
Quiet linker sleeping the little-child.
" Naglalaro ang mga tsikiting sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The children are playing outside.
Literal Translation
Playing the children outside.
" Kahit pagod na ang mga tsikiting sa kakatakbo, ayaw pa rin nilang umuwi dahil masaya sila sa parke. "
Natural Translation
Even though the little ones are tired from running around, they still do not want to go home because they are happy at the park.
Literal Translation
Even tired already the little-children from running, do-not still they leave because happy they at park.
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