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