Minusminos (en. Diminutive)

/ˈmi.nusˌmi.nus/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To reduce or remove something from a whole.

He diminishes the items on his shopping list.

Minusminos niya ang mga item sa kanyang listahan ng bibilhin.

adjective

Refers to a small size or amount.

The diminutive piece of cake is just enough for one person.

Ang minusminos na bahagi ng cake ay sapat lamang para sa isang tao.

Indicates being smaller or lesser than usual.

The diminutive numbers are often used in measurements.

Ang minusminos na mga numero ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga sukatan.

Derived from the word 'minus' from Latin meaning 'subtract' or 'remove'.

diminutive of anything

Refers to something smaller than usual.

minusminos na kahit anong bagay

small

Means having a little size or dimension.

maliit

few

Refers to not many or not too many in number.

kaunti

lying or deception

Is he serious about what he's saying or is he just minusminos?

Seryoso ba siya sa sinasabi o minusminos lang siya?

lightening the situation with jokes

Uncle Tito always does minusminos when we are sad, to relieve stress.

Laging minusminos si Tito tuwing malungkot kami, para mawala ang stress.