kasingnipis
as thin as
From root: nipis
Usage Note
Kasingnipis is used to equate the thinness of two separate objects. Kasingnipis ng buhok ang sinulid indicates that the thread is as thin as a hair.
Examples
" Kasingnipis ng papel ang dahon. "
Natural Translation
The leaf is as thin as paper.
Literal Translation
As-thin-as of paper the leaf.
" Kasingnipis ng barya ang gadget na ito. "
Natural Translation
This gadget is as thin as a coin.
Literal Translation
As thin as coin the gadget this.
" Kasingnipis ng sinulid ang linyang iginuhit niya, kaya halos hindi mo ito makita sa malayo. "
Natural Translation
The line she drew is as thin as thread, so you can barely see it from afar.
Literal Translation
As-thin-as of thread the line that drew she, so almost not you it can-see at far.
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