ADJECTIVE
klein/klaɪ̯n/small; little
klein is a German adjective that means small or little. It is pronounced /klaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kleiner" and "kleinsten".
Definitions
1.having little size, extent, or amount; not large(size, amount)
a.of a limited extent or dimension
Das ist ein kleines Auto.—That is a small car.
b.few in number, not many
Er hat nur eine kleine Familie.—He only has a small family.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | klein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | kleiner |
| Superlative | kleinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klein" mean in English?
- "klein" means small or little. 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.
