How to Say "A Little" in Tagalog | MEDYO in English
How do you say “a little,” “a bit'” “somewhat,” or “quite” in Tagalog? Filipinos use “medyo” to soften statements, express a mild degree, or show that something is only partly true. This lesson walks you through the natural ways “medyo” appears in everyday Filipino, with practical Tagalog sentences and clear English translations to show how it fits into real conversation. Once you understand how “medyo” works, you’ll be able to express subtle opinions, describe moderate levels, and sound more natural when speaking Tagalog.
Learn how to express “a little,” “somewhat,” or “quite” in Tagalog with the word “medyo.” This video breaks down practical examples with clear English translations so you can use medyo naturally when describing people, things, or situations.
Medyo pagod ako ngayon. (I’m a bit tired today.)
Medyo basa pa ang sahig. (The floor is still a bit wet.)
Medyo malabo ang litrato. (The photo is a bit blurry.)
Medyo masikip ang pasilyo. (The hallway is a bit narrow.)
Medyo makalat sa garahe. (The garage is a little messy.)
Medyo kupas na ‘yung kurtina natin. (The curtains are a little faded.)
Medyo kinakalawang na ‘yung kutsilyo. (The knife’s getting a bit rusty.)
Medyo nasisira na ang sapatos ko. (My shoes are starting to fall apart a bit.)
Medyo humupa na ‘yung ulan. (The rain’s eased up a bit.)
Medyo nasaktan ako sa sinabi niya. (I was a bit hurt by what they said.)
Medyo kinabahan ako kanina. (I got a little nervous earlier.)
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Medyo malakas ang tambutso ng motorsiklo. (The motorcycle’s exhaust is quite loud.)
Medyo mainipin ‘yung kasabay ko sa pila. (The person I was in line with was a little impatient.)
Medyo matamlay ang tuta namin ngayon. (Our puppy seems a little sluggish today.)
Medyo lumalago na ‘yung mga talahib sa likod ng bahay. (The weeds out back are starting to grow a bit.)
Medyo matagal bago uminit ‘yung kalan. (The stove took a bit long to heat up.)
Medyo masama pa rin ang timpla ng tiyan ko. (My stomach still feels a little off.)
Medyo may umbok sa ilalim ng carpet. (There’s a bit of a bump under the carpet.)
Medyo mahaba sa akin ang paldang ito. (This skirt is quite long on me.)
Medyo madilim ang ilaw sa poste sa kalsada. (The streetlight is a bit dim.)
Medyo nangangati ako sa damit na ‘to. (This outfit makes me itch a little.)
Medyo hindi pa tuyo ‘yung sinampay ko. (My laundry isn’t quite dry yet.)
Medyo malansa ‘yung hipong nabili ko. (The shrimp I bought is a bit fishy.)
Medyo umuuga ‘yung upuan sa sala. (The chair in the living room wobbles a bit.)
Medyo maalon ang dagat kahapon. (The ocean was a little choppy yesterday.)
Medyo matigas ‘yung bagong pang-iskoba. (The new scrub brush is a bit stiff.)
Medyo hindi pantay ang pagkakakabit ng tiles. (The tiles are installed a bit unevenly.)
Medyo malamig sa loob ng simbahan. (It’s quite cold inside the church.)
Medyo matarik at madulas ang daan. (The path is kind of steep and slippery.)
Medyo nanghihina ako ngayon. (I’m feeling a bit weak today.)
Medyo malayo ‘yung pupuntahan natin. (The place we’re going to is kinda far.)
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