Nipis (en. Thin)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having little thickness; not thick.

The thinness of the paper is challenged with every touch of water.

Ang nipis ng papel ay nahahamon sa bawat pagdampi ng tubig.

Short in size or width.

The thinness of her hair causes issues with her hairstyle.

Ang nipis ng kanyang buhok ay nagiging sanhi ng problema sa kanyang hairstyle.

Almost without content or substance.

The thinness of his argument was the reason for losing the debate.

Ang nipis ng argumento niya ay naging dahilan ng pagkatalo sa debate.

thinness of air

Indicates that there is less air in a place.

nipis ng hangin

thin

Another form of 'nipis' that could be used in more formal context.

manipis

skinny

Used for people or animals that are not bulky or have little flesh on their body.

payat

thin or low thickness

The shirt you’re wearing is so thin, it feels like it’s just a t-shirt.

Yung damit na suot mo, ang nipis, parang akala mo eh t-shirt lang.

weak or lacking substance

Your argument is so thin, it has no basis.

Ang nipis ng argumento mo, walang batayan.

easily breakable

Don’t move that too much, it's thin, it might break.

Huwag mo nang masyadong igalaw yan, nipis kasi yan, baka masira.