Diminutiv

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Latin (nomen) diminutivum, (nomen) deminutivum.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Diminutiv n (strong, genitive Diminutivs, plural Diminutive)

  1. diminutive (a noun or word expressing smallness)
    Synonyms: Deminutiv, Deminutivum; Deminutivbildung; Deminutivform; Diminutivum; Diminutivbildung; Diminutivform; Verkleinerungsbildung; Verkleinerungsform
    Antonyms: Ampliativ, Ampliativum; Amplificativ, Amplificativum; Amplifikativ, Amplifikativum; Augmentativ, Augmentativum; Augmentativbildung; Augmentativform; Vergrößerungsbildung; Vergrößerungsform

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Further reading

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  • Diminutiv” in Duden online
  • Diminutiv” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache