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diminutive in Finnish

diminutive in Finnish is mitätön, pikkiriikkinen, pikkuruinen — diminutive means very small in size.

diminutive in Finnish

mitätön
adj
Very small.
pikkiriikkinen
adj
Very small.
pikkuruinen
adj
Very small.
vähäinen
adj
Very small.
pienentää
adj
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
diminutiivinen
adj
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
deminutiivinen
adj
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
deminutiivi
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
diminutiivi
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

What does "diminutive" mean?

  1. adjective Very small in size.
    "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner."
  2. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "diminutive" in Finnish?

"diminutive" in Finnish is mitätön, pikkiriikkinen, pikkuruinen. diminutive means: Very small in size.

How do you use "diminutive" in a sentence?

Example: "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner." In Finnish, "diminutive" is mitätön, pikkiriikkinen, pikkuruinen.

Are there other ways to say "diminutive" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "diminutive": mitätön, pikkiriikkinen, pikkuruinen, vähäinen, pienentää, diminutiivinen.

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