mahina ang kapit (mahinà ang kapit) Filipino/Tagalog term
mahinà ang kapit
Syllables:
ma·hi·nà ang ka·pit
[ma-hi-nà ang ka-pit]
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adjective
Literal meaning: the grasp or hold is weak
Filipino meaning:
- kaunti o walang tagataguyod o tagatangkilik na maaasahan
English meaning:
- with little or no supporter or backer to count on
Example:
- Mabagal ang pag-angat ng posisyon ni Juan dahil mahinà ang kapit niya.
English translation:
- The improvement of Juan's position is slow because he has no backer to count on.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
- without a backer
Antonym(s):
English translation:
- strong influence