Filipino · Adjectives
maikli
Short
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little length or duration.
Example
Sumulat siya ng maikling mensahe.
He wrote a short message.
Etymology
'Maikli' stems from the root word 'ikli', meaning 'short'. This adjective is representative of various lengths in physical and abstract contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Maikli' is used in both spoken and written forms, in casual conversation as well as in formal descriptions.