das Kleingedruckte
Translation
fine print, small print
Examples
Man sollte immer das Kleingedruckte lesen.
One should always read the fine print.
Im Kleingedruckten standen die wahren Kosten.
The true costs were in the fine print.
Grammar Patterns
to read the fine print Man muss das Kleingedruckte im Vertrag lesen.
Similar Words
die Klausel (clause), die Bedingung (condition)
Etymology
From 'klein' (small) + 'gedruckt' (printed). Literally 'the small printed (thing)'.
Memory Tips
Picture the tiny text at the bottom of a contract that you need a magnifying glass for. That's 'das Kleingedruckte'.