minimap

See also: mini-map

English

Etymology

From mini- +‎ map; (simple map of landmarks): introduced by Siegel and White (1975).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/

• Audio (US):

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• Rhymes: -æp

Noun

minimap (plural minimaps)

1. A simple map connecting a small number of nearby landmarks.
2. (video games) A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.

Translations

small map in a video game

• Finnish: pienoiskartta, pikkukartta
• Japanese: ミニマップ
• Korean: 미니맵 (minimaep)
• Polish: minimapa f
• Spanish: minimapa m
• Swedish: minikarta c, minimap c

Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from English minimap.

Noun

minimap c

1. (video games) A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.

Declension

Declension of minimap

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	minimap	minimaps
	definite	minimapen	minimapens
plural	indefinite	minimapar	minimapars
	definite	minimaparna	minimaparnas