Napakanipis (en. Very thin)

/na-pa-ka-nip-is/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

An adjective that describes something as being extremely thin.

This paper is very thin, so it easily tears.

Ang papel na ito ay napakanipis kaya't madaling mapunit.

Refers to the quality of something that is almost nonexistent in thickness.

The fabric of her clothing is very thin, so she didn't feel hot.

Napakanipis ang tela ng kanyang damit, kaya't hindi siya nakaramdam ng init.

The word 'napakanipis' comes from the word 'nipis' which means 'thin' and the prefix 'napaka-' indicating an extreme or excessive level.

very thin skin

skin that is extremely thin or sensitive.

napakanipis na balat

thin

Refers to the characteristic of being thin.

nipis

thick

The opposite of 'thin'; means thick.

siksik

Super thin

Dude, you're so thin, you can barely carry your backpack!

Dude, ang napakanipis mo, parang hindi na makakabuhat ng backpack mo!

Like paper

Don't eat anymore, you might get as thin as paper!

Huwag ka na kumain, baka maging napakanipis ka na parang papel!