A1 adjective Neutral #35 am häufigsten

small

/smɔːl/

Small describes something that is not large in size, amount, or degree. It is a basic word used to compare the dimensions of objects or the scale of events.

Beispiele

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1

I live in a small apartment near the park.

I live in a small apartment near the park.

2

The committee noted a small increase in the annual budget.

The committee noted a small increase in the annual budget.

3

Do you have any small change for the bus?

Do you have any small change for the bus?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
smallness
Adjektiv
small
Verwandt
smalls
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'small' seed that grows into a 'big' tree.

Schnelles Quiz

The mouse is very _____, so it can hide easily.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: small

Beispiele

1

I live in a small apartment near the park.

everyday

I live in a small apartment near the park.

2

The committee noted a small increase in the annual budget.

formal

The committee noted a small increase in the annual budget.

3

Do you have any small change for the bus?

informal

Do you have any small change for the bus?

4

A small percentage of the participants failed to complete the survey.

academic

A small percentage of the participants failed to complete the survey.

5

We are looking for ways to support small businesses in the local area.

business

We are looking for ways to support small businesses in the local area.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
smallness
Adjektiv
small
Verwandt
smalls

Häufige Kollokationen

small town a town with a low population
small amount a little bit of something
small talk polite conversation about unimportant things
small group a few people together
small size a dimension that is not big

Häufige Phrasen

it's a small world

expressed when you meet someone unexpectedly

the small print

important details of a document often ignored

in a small way

doing something on a minor scale

Wird oft verwechselt mit

small vs little

Small focuses on physical size/dimension, while little often adds an emotional tone or refers to uncountable amounts.

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Nutzungshinweise

Small is a neutral word for size. It is gradable, meaning you can use 'very' or 'quite' with it.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'small' to describe a person's height, but 'short' is the correct word for people.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'small' seed that grows into a 'big' tree.

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Wortherkunft

From Old English 'smæl', meaning thin, narrow, or fine.

Grammatikmuster

Used before a noun: a small house. Used after a linking verb: The dog is small. Comparatives: small, smaller, smallest.
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Kultureller Kontext

In English-speaking cultures, 'small talk' is a social requirement when meeting new people or waiting with colleagues.

Schnelles Quiz

The mouse is very _____, so it can hide easily.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: small

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