Filipino · Adjectives
mababa
Short; low
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little height.
Example
Mababa ang presyo sa palengke.
Prices at the market are low.
Etymology
'Mababa' is derived from the root word 'baba,' meaning 'low or short.' It has maintained its meaning throughout the development of the Tagalog lexicon.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mababa' is widely used in everyday speech across various regions with both informal and formal applications.