Meaning of nihit

adj. scarce

rare

a. 1. scarce. Nihit kaáyu ang túbig kun húlaw, Water is very scarce during dry periods; 2. scarcely, rarely. Nihit ka na nákung ikatagbù sa dā́n, I rarely meet you on the street any more. Nihit na níya mabátì ang mga púlung sa pagmahal, She rarely hears words of affection. (←) v. become scarce. Kun magníhit ang humay, mapugus pag-impurt ang gubiyirnu, If the supply of rice is scarce, the government is forced to import it. nihitníhit v. use something sparingly. Magnihitníhit tag gáwì niíning bugas kay mahal kaáyu, We have to use rice sparingly because it is so expensive.