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“Thin (for materials, walls, fabric)” in Bisaya: nipis

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “thin (for materials, walls, fabric)” is nipis, pronounced NI-pis. It's used as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

nipis

NI-pis

English meaning
thin (for materials, walls, fabric)
Part of speech
adjective

How to pronounce nipis

Say it as NI-pis. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Nipis ang sapot, dili angay sa bagyo.

    “The fabric is thin, not suitable for a typhoon.”

Related Bisaya words

baga

thick (for objects, walls, materials)

BA-ga

sapot

cloth / fabric / material

SA-pot

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "thin (for materials, walls, fabric)" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "thin (for materials, walls, fabric)" is nipis, pronounced NI-pis.
How do you pronounce "nipis"?
Pronounce it as NI-pis. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "nipis" mean in English?
"nipis" means "thin (for materials, walls, fabric)" in English. It functions as a adjective in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "nipis" in a sentence?
Example: "Nipis ang sapot, dili angay sa bagyo." — The fabric is thin, not suitable for a typhoon.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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