diminutive in Dutch
diminutive in Dutch is minuscuul, diminutief, verkleinend — diminutive means very small in size.
diminutive in Dutch
minuscuul
Very small.
diminutief
Very small.
verkleinend
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
diminutief
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
verkleinings-
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
verkleinwoord
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
diminutief
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
What does "diminutive" mean?
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adjective Very small in size.
"A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner."
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noun A shortened or altered form of a word that suggests smallness, youth, or affection, such as "kitty" from "cat".
""Billy" is a common diminutive of "William"."
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diminutive in a sentence
- A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner.
- The apartment was diminutive but cleverly designed.
- "Billy" is a common diminutive of "William".
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What is "diminutive" in Dutch?
"diminutive" in Dutch is minuscuul, diminutief, verkleinend. diminutive means: Very small in size.
How do you use "diminutive" in a sentence?
Example: "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner." In Dutch, "diminutive" is minuscuul, diminutief, verkleinend.
Are there other ways to say "diminutive" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "diminutive": minuscuul, diminutief, verkleinend, verkleinings-, verkleinwoord.
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