EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
brief; momentary...
gladiator...
gland...
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/ma-sag-LIT/
FIL: Napakaikli o panandalian lamang; tumatagal lamang sa maikling panahon.
EN: brief; momentary
This is not a common word. The root `saglit` (a moment) is extremely common, but `masaglit` as an adjective is rare. People would say 'saglit lang' (just a moment) or 'maikli lang' (just short). If used, it would describe something as being very fleeting, like a shooting star or your salary. It sounds a bit poetic or dated.
From `ma-` (adjective-forming prefix) + `saglit` (moment).
Very rare. The common way to express this idea is using 'maikli' (short) or the adverb 'saglit' itself. Its usage is often considered literary or archaic.
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🇵🇭 Isang masaglit na tingin lang ang naibigay niya bago siya umalis.
🇺🇸 Just a brief glance was what he gave before he left.
🇵🇭 Ang buhay ay masaglit, kaya't dapat sulitin.
🇺🇸 Life is momentary, so it should be made the most of.
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