ADJECTIVE
klein/klaɪ̯n/small; little; minor
klein is a German adjective that means small, little, or minor. It is pronounced /klaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kleiner" and "kleinsten".
Definitions
1.not large in size, amount, or degree(size, quantity)
a.of small physical dimensions
Das kleinste Kind in der Klasse ist sechs Jahre alt.—The smallest child in the class is six years old.
2.not important; insignificant or minor(importance)
a.of minor importance
Das ist das kleinste Problem von allen.—That is the least of all the problems.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | klein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | kleiner |
| Superlative | kleinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "klein" mean in English?
- "klein" means small, little, or minor. 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.
