Klein
Example: De kat is klein en speelt met een bal.
Definition
"Klein" is an adjective in Dutch that describes something as small in size, amount, or extent. It is commonly used to indicate a diminutive scale, for instance in the phrase 'De kat is klein en speelt met een bal,' meaning the cat is small and plays with a ball.
Etymology
The Dutch word "klein" originates from the Old High German word 'klīn,' which also meant small or little. This root is common in several Germanic languages, reflecting a shared concept of smallness. Did you know? The English word 'clan' is unrelated, despite sounding similar!
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"Klein" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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