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diminutive in German

diminutive in German is diminutiv, winzig, verkleinernd — diminutive means very small in size.

diminutive in German

diminutiv
adj
Very small.
winzig
adj
Very small.
verkleinernd
adj
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
Diminutiv
adj
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
diminutiv
adj
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Diminutiv
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Verkleinerungsform
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Verkleinerungswort
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Deminutiv
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Deminutivum
noun
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
Diminutivbildung
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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What is "diminutive" in German?

"diminutive" in German is diminutiv, winzig, verkleinernd. diminutive means: Very small in size.

How do you use "diminutive" in a sentence?

Example: "A diminutive terrier trotted along beside its owner." In German, "diminutive" is diminutiv, winzig, verkleinernd.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "diminutive": diminutiv, winzig, verkleinernd, Diminutiv, Verkleinerungsform, Verkleinerungswort.

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