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How do you say weak in Tagalog?

There are several ways to say "weak" in Tagalog, depending on the context:

General weakness:

* Mahina (pronounced mah-HEE-nah) - This is the most common and general term for "weak."

* Babasa (pronounced bah-bah-SA) - This is a more informal term for "weak" and can also mean "fragile" or "easily broken."

* Malambot (pronounced ma-lam-BOT) - This means "soft" or "pliable" and can be used to describe something that is physically weak.

Weakness in character:

* Walang lakas ng loob (pronounced wah-lang LA-kas ng loob) - This literally means "without courage" and is used to describe someone who is weak-willed or lacks determination.

* Mahinahon (pronounced mah-hee-nah-hon) - This means "gentle" or "mild-mannered" and can be used to describe someone who is lacking in assertiveness or strength.

Weakness in a physical object:

* Mahina (pronounced mah-HEE-nah) - This is still the most common term for "weak" in this context.

* Madaling masira (pronounced ma-da-ling ma-SEE-rah) - This means "easily broken" and is used to describe something that is fragile or prone to breaking.

The best way to choose the right word is to consider the context and the specific meaning you want to convey.

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