ADJECTIVE
klein/klaɪ̯n/small; little; short
klein is a German adjective that means small, little, or short. It is pronounced /klaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kleiner" and "kleinsten".
Definitions
1.having a small size or extent(size)
a.not large or big in physical dimensions
Der Hund ist klein, aber sehr lebhaft.—The dog is small but very lively.
2.young in age or low in rank/importance(age/importance)
a.describing a young person or child
Als Kind war ich sehr klein für mein Alter.—As a child, I was very small for my age.
b.unimportant or minor in scope
Das ist nur ein kleines Problem.—That is only a small problem.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | klein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | kleiner |
| Superlative | kleinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klein" mean in English?
- "klein" means small, little, or short. 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.
