klein
small
Etwas hat eine geringe Größe oder ist nicht groß.
The German word "klein" is an adjective that means "small" or "little". It simply refers to the size or extent of something being below average or less in magnitude compared to others. Words with similar meanings in German include "winzig" (tiny), "gering" (minor), and "miniatur" (miniature).
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Examples
Meine Schwester hat einen kleinen Hund.adjective
My sister has a small dog.
Die Katze ist klein und flink.adjective
The cat is small and agile.
Die Katze ist sehr klein.adjective
The cat is very small.
Ein kleiner Hund läuft durch den Park.adjective
A small dog runs through the park.
Ein kleiner Hund spielt im Garten.adjective
A small dog is playing in the garden.
Das Haus dort drüben ist klein.adjective
The house over there is small.
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