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

Positiveklein
Comparativekleiner
Superlativekleinsten

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.

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