Filipino · Adjectives
maliit
Small
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little size.
Example
Bumili kami ng maliit na apartamento.
We bought a small apartment.
Etymology
'Maliit' comes from the root word 'liit,' meaning 'small.' This term has evolved within the Tagalog language and is widely utilized in everyday descriptions.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both casual conversations and formal writing, 'maliit' is understood across various regions in the Philippines, describing size or importance.