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thin in Malay

nipis

/ˈθɪn/

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thin in Malay: nipis, kurus, cair. In English, thin means having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

Malay words for thin

having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
nipis
very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions
nipis
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt — see also skinny
kurus
of low viscosity or low specific gravity — see also watery, liquid, diluted, rare, clear, nonviscous
cair

English meaning of thin

  1. adjective Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
  2. adjective Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
  3. adjective Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
  4. adjective Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.

Full definition of thin

thin in a sentence

  • thin plate of metal; thin paper; thin board; thin covering
  • thin wire; thin string
  • Water is thinner than honey.

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Questions about thin in Malay

What is the meaning of thin in Malay?
Thin in Malay is nipis, kurus, cair.
Apakah maksud thin dalam bahasa Melayu?
Thin: nipis, kurus, cair.
What does thin mean in English?
Thin means having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

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