Karatnan (en. Thinness)
ka-rat-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being thin.
The thinness of the clouds allowed sunlight to shine through.
Ang karatnan ng ulap ay nagbigay daan sa sikat ng araw.
Having snow or ice that is very thin.
The thinness of the ice on the pond makes it dangerous for birds to fly.
Ang karatnan ng yelo sa pond ay nagiging mapanganib sa paglipad ng mga ibon.
A condition where an object decreases in thickness.
The thinness of the paper caused damage to the project.
Ang karatnan ng papel ay nagdulot ng pagka-damage sa proyekto.
Etymology
The term 'karatnan' originates from the root word 'karat', which means thinning or disassembly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The thinness of support
The low level of support from others.
Ang karatnan ng suporta
Related Words
thinness
The level of thickness of an object.
nipis
Slang Meanings
A person who takes pride in their own wisdom and knowledge about life.
Wow, he has such a high opinion of himself, like a real know-it-all when he talks.
Grabe, ang taas ng tingin niya sa sarili, parang karatnan kung makapag-salita.
Someone who boasts or is overly confident in their abilities.
Don't be jealous of him, he's such a show-off, he has an inflated self-esteem.
Huwag kang mainggit sa kanya, karatnan na yan, ang taas ng tingin sa sarili.