Shrink in Tagalog

Shrink in Tagalog means “Lumíit” or “Mangupí” – referring to something becoming smaller in size, volume, or amount. Understanding how to use this word properly will help you describe changes in dimensions, whether talking about clothes, materials, or even abstract concepts in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Shrink

[Definition]:

• Shrink /ʃrɪŋk/
• Verb 1: To become smaller in size or amount; to contract.
• Verb 2: To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
• Noun: A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).

[Synonyms] = Lumíit, Mangupí, Umurong, Sumalupang, Kumupas, Mangíit

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The shirt will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
• Ex1_PH: Ang damit ay lulíit kung hugasan mo ito sa mainit na tubig.
• Ex2_EN: The economy continued to shrink during the recession.
• Ex2_PH: Patuloy na lumíit ang ekonomiya sa panahon ng resesyon.
• Ex3_EN: Don’t shrink from your responsibilities.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag kang umurong sa iyong mga responsibilidad.
• Ex4_EN: The tumor began to shrink after treatment.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bukol ay nagsimulang lumíit pagkatapos ng gamutan.
• Ex5_EN: She watched the ice cube shrink in the warm drink.
• Ex5_PH: Pinanood niya ang yelong kubo na lumíit sa mainit na inumin.