From root: unti
Usage Note
kaunti is used for both countable items and uncountable masses to signify a small amount. For example, kaunti lang ang kanin means there is only a little rice.
Examples
" Kaunti lang ang kanin. "
Natural Translation
There's only a little rice.
Literal Translation
A-little only the rice.
" Kaunti ang tao sa sinehan. "
Natural Translation
There are few people in the cinema.
Literal Translation
A-little the person in cinema.
" Kahit kaunti lang ang naipon ko ngayong buwan, masaya pa rin akong may naitabi para sa kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Even though I only saved a little this month, I'm still happy that I set something aside for the future.
Literal Translation
Even-though a-little only the saved I this month, happy still I that has set-aside for the future.
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