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How do say small in Filipino?

"Small" in Filipino can be said in a few different ways, depending on the context and what you want to emphasize:

General "small":

* Maliit (mah-lee-eet) - This is the most common and general word for "small."

* Munti (moon-tee) - This is another common word for "small," slightly more informal than "maliit."

For size or quantity:

* Kaunti (kah-oon-tee) - This means "small" in terms of quantity or amount.

* Konti (kon-tee) - This is a shorter and more casual way of saying "kaunti."

For age:

* Bata (bah-tah) - This means "child" and can also imply "small" when talking about someone's age.

For other contexts:

* Mababa (mah-bah-bah) - This means "low" and can be used for "small" when referring to height or size.

* Manipis (mah-nee-pees) - This means "thin" and can be used for "small" when describing the thickness of something.

Example sentences:

* Ang bahay ay maliit. (The house is small.)

* May kaunti lang akong pera. (I have a little money.)

* Siya ay isang bata pa lang. (He is still a child.)

* Ang damit ay manipis. (The clothes are thin.)

The best word to use depends on the specific context of your sentence.

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