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klein

small

Meaning of klein

small in size

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German[klaɪ̯n]
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What's the difference between klein / winzig / wenig

🇩🇪German
klein

Small in amount, degree, or importance; not used for physical size.

A1Very Often

Die Kosten sind gering.

Расходы невелики.

🇩🇪German

Very small, tiny; stronger than just "klein".

A1Often

Die Maus ist winzig.

Мышь крошечная.

🇩🇪German

Little, few; refers to quantity, not size.

A1Very Often

Ich habe wenig Zeit.

У меня мало времени.

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klein translation: small. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce klein

[klaɪ̯n]

klein translation

small

klein transcription

[klaɪ̯n]

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klein meaning: what does it mean?

nicht groß an Größe; von geringer Größe

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