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How do you say "small" in German?
klein
In German, "small" is klein.
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Pronunciation
Say 'KLINE' (rhyme with 'fine'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Klein is an adjective. Comparative: kleiner, superlative: am kleinsten.
Example sentence
Das Kind ist klein.
The child is small.
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How to remember klein
Klein sounds like 'client' but means small. Small clients need special attention.
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Questions about klein
How do you say "small" in German?
In German, "small" is klein. It is a noun.
How is klein written in German?
klein is written using the standard German script.
How is klein used in a sentence?
Use klein as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kind ist klein. (The child is small.).
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