Maipis (en. Thin)
ma-i-pis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
The primary characteristic of an item that has a small thickness.
The paper he used is thin, so it can easily tear.
Ang papel na ginamit niya ay maipis kaya madali itong mapunit.
Refers to something that does not have much weight.
The thin fabric is easier to carry on a trip.
Ang maipis na tela ay mas madaling dalhin sa biyahe.
A form of treatment or adjustment of an item to make it thinner.
The soap he made is thin after the forming process.
Maipis ang sabong ginawa niya matapos ang proseso ng pagbuo.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pipi', meaning thin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thin book
A book that is not thick.
maipis na libro
thin fabric
A type of fabric that is thin.
maipis na tela
Related Words
thinness
Refers to the characteristic of being thin.
nipis
weight
Related to the weight of an item, which can be affected by its thickness.
timbang
Slang Meanings
feels good
This fabric is so thin, that's why I feel so happy.
Ang nipis ng damit na ito, kaya naman ang saya saya ko.
cool or stylish
I like your thin sneakers, they look great!
Gusto ko 'yung maipis na sneakers mo, ang ganda!
easy-going
He's easy-going; as long as everyone's happy.
Siya, maipis lang, basta masaya ang lahat.