General:
* Maliit (ma-lee-eet) - This is the most common and general word for "small."
* Tingkad (ting-kad) - This is a less common word for "small," often used to describe size or quantity.
* Liit (lee-eet) - This is the noun form of "small," meaning "smallness" or "littleness."
For specific things:
* Munting (moon-ting) - Used for "small" things that are cute or delicate.
* Kakaunti (ka-ka-oon-ti) - Used for "small" amounts or quantities.
* Manipis (ma-ni-pis) - Used for things that are "thin" or "small" in thickness.
* Maikli (ma-ee-kli) - Used for things that are "short" or "small" in length.
The best way to choose the right word for "small" is to consider the context and the specific thing you are describing.
Here are some examples:
* Maliit na bata (ma-lee-eet na ba-ta) - Small child
* Munting bahay (moon-ting ba-hay) - Tiny house
* Kakaunti ang pera ko (ka-ka-oon-ti ang pe-ra ko) - I have little money
* Manipis na papel (ma-ni-pis na pa-pel) - Thin paper
* Maikli ang pantalon (ma-ee-kli ang pan-ta-lon) - The pants are short
Remember that Tagalog is a dynamic language, so there are many other ways to say "small" depending on the situation.