der Winzling
Translation
tiny creature, little one, mite, tot
Examples
Das Baby ist noch ein richtiger Winzling.
The baby is still a real little one.
Selbst ein Winzling kann große Freude bereiten.
Even a tiny creature can bring great joy.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((a Winzling)) to be (a tiny creature) The newborn was a real tiny creature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Knirps (tike), der Zwerg (dwarf)
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'winzig' (tiny) with the suffix '-ling', which often denotes a small or young being.
Memory Tips
If you know 'winzig' means tiny, it's easy to remember that a 'Winzling' is a tiny thing or person.