From root: nipis
Usage Note
Kanipisan refers to the quality or state of being thin. Ang kanipisan ng papel ay hindi angkop sa pagpinta refers to how the thinness of the paper is not suitable for painting.
Examples
" Halata ang kanipisan ng tela. "
Natural Translation
The thinness of the cloth is obvious.
Literal Translation
Obvious the thinness of cloth.
" Dahil sa kanipisan ng papel, madali itong mapunit. "
Natural Translation
Because of the thinness of the paper, it tears easily.
Literal Translation
Because of thinness of paper, easy it to tear.
" Dahil sa kanipisan ng dingding, naririnig namin ang lahat ng usapan ng aming mga kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
Because of the thinness of the wall, we can hear all the conversations of our neighbors.
Literal Translation
Because of thinness of wall, hear we all of conversation of our neighbors.
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