die Kleinsten
Translation
the smallest ones, the youngest ones
Examples
Die Kleinsten bekommen zuerst Geschenke.
The smallest ones get presents first.
Wir müssen uns um die Kleinsten kümmern.
We have to take care of the smallest ones.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject)) as a subject Die Kleinsten spielen im Garten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Jüngsten (the youngest); Antonyms: die Größten (the biggest)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from the superlative of 'klein' (small). 'klein' + '-st' (superlative) + '-en' (declension ending).
Memory Tips
The capitalization turns the adjective 'klein' (small) into a noun meaning 'the smallest ones'. Imagine a group of children.