klein
Translation
small, little, short, minor
Examples
Das Haus ist sehr klein.
The house is very small.
Mein Bruder ist noch klein.
My brother is still little.
Sie schreibt einen kleinen Brief.
She is writing a short letter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is small/little The room is small.
((sb.)) is short (stature) He is short for his age.
Similar Words
Synonyms: winzig (tiny); Antonyms: groß (big)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kleini' (fine, delicate). Cognate with English 'clean'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Calvin Klein' - a small label on clothes.