уменьши́тельный — meaning in English
umenshitelnyy
Russian → English · translate English → Russian instead
English meaning
- diminutive adjective Very small in size.
Senses
уменьши́тельный is used for these senses in English:
- diminutive (obsolete) Serving to diminish.
- diminutive (grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.
- hypocoristic Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
diminutive — full definition
- adjective Very small in size.
- noun A shortened or altered form of a word that suggests smallness, youth, or affection, such as "kitty" from "cat".
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Russian.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Russian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Russian
