ADJECTIVE
klein/klaɪ̯n/small; little; short (in stature)
klein is a German adjective that means small, little, or short (in stature). It is pronounced /klaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kleiner" and "kleinsten".
Definitions
1.having little spatial extension or minimal physical size(size/dimensions)
a.not large in physical dimensions
Das Auto ist sehr klein.—The car is very small.
2.young; still a child(age)
a.of a young child or animal
Als ich klein war, lebte ich auf dem Land.—When I was little, I lived in the countryside.
3.of minor significance, minimal degree or number(degree/intensity)
a.insignificant, not important
Kein Problem, das ist eine klein Sache.—No problem, that's a minor matter.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | klein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | kleiner |
| Superlative | kleinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klein" mean in English?
- "klein" means small, little, or short (in stature). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "klein"?
- "klein" is pronounced /klaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "klein"?
- The comparative of "klein" is "kleiner" and the superlative is "kleinsten".
- What part of speech is "klein"?
- "klein" is a adjective in German.
