small
Not large or big; insignificant; few in numberNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
» That small one is also mine.
Der kleine da ist auch von mir.
Этот маленький тоже мой.
Той менший також мій.
Meaning
10 sensesNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
A small serving of ice cream.
A small group.
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
Humiliated or insignificant.
The bullies had succeeded in making him feel small.
Having a small penis, muscles, or other important body parts, regardless of overall body size.
(of genitals)
Though over six feet tall, the man was very small and ashamed to undress.
(figuratively, not comparable)Young, as a child.
Remember when the children were small?
klein, jung
ма́ленькийmálenʹkij, молодо́йmolodój
мале́нькийmalénʹkyj, молоди́йmolodýj
(of children and animals) young, immature
(not comparable)Minuscule or lowercase, referring to written or printed letters.
lowercase
Evincing little worth or ability; not large-minded; paltry; mean.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
a small space of time
Synonym of little (“of an industry or institution(s) therein: operating on a small scale, unlike larger counterparts”).
small science
(especially)That is small (the manufactured size).
I'll have a small coffee, thanks.
relatively moderate, limited, or small
(archaic)Slender, gracefully slim.
Examples
4180 sentencesThat small one is also mine.
Той менший також мій.
ruЭтот маленький тоже мой.
deDer kleine da ist auch von mir.
Can you see that small house?
Бачиш той маленький будиночок?
ruТы видишь тот маленький дом?
deSiehst du das kleine Haus dort?
I live in a small town.
Я живу в маленькому містечку.
ruЯ живу в маленьком городке.
deIch wohne in einer kleinen Stadt.
My brother is small but strong.
Мій брат малий, але сильний.
ruМой брат маленький, но сильный.
Tom brought Mary a small gift.
Том приніс Мері маленький подарунок.
ruТом принёс Мэри маленький подарок.
deTom brachte Mary ein kleines Geschenk.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English smal, smale, small, smalle, smel, smæl, from Old English smæl (“narrowFrom Middle English smal, smale, small, smalle, smel, smæl, from Old English smæl (“narrow, slim; slender; fine; small; quiet”), from Proto-West Germanic *smal, from Proto-Germanic *smalaz (“small”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)mal- (“small; little”).
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Forms
smaller, smallestSynonyms
33 synonyms- limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent:little
- (of a voice) faint:little
- not large but sufficient in size or amount:modest
- (of children and animals) young, immature:little
- made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth):belittleddiminished
- relatively moderate, limited, or small:minormodestsmall-scalepocket-sizepocket-sized
Antonyms
90 antonymsWord family
149 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
Collocations
12 patterns- in a small
- a small town
- small town
- is too small
- too small for
- a small house
- has a small
- small town where
- small house
- is smaller than
- is very small
- a small apartment