small

smɔːl
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Translation of small from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

measurement

limited in size or amount, not large
  • The small box fit in my pocket.Het kleine doosje paste in mijn zak.
2.

age

young or not mature
  • The small puppy played in the yard.De jonge puppy speelde in de tuin.
3.

sound

quiet or faint in sound
  • She spoke in a small voice.Ze sprak met een zachte stem.

Noun

1.

measurement

size category for items like clothes
  • She wears a small in shirts.Zij draagt altijd een maat small in haar blouses.
2.

clothes

item labeled size S
  • I bought a small at the store.Ik heb een kleine maat gekocht in de winkel.
3.

body

lower curved part of the back
onderrug lendenen
  • She felt pain in the small of her back.Ze voelde pijn in haar onderrug.

Adverb

softly

in a gentle, quiet way
  • She spoke small to avoid waking the baby.Ze sprak zachtjes om de baby niet wakker te maken.
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Expressions with small: examples in English and translations in Dutch

kleingeld
He paid the bus fare with small change.
kleine prestatie
indrukwekkende prestatie
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
kleine lettertjes
kleine letters
Always read the small print before signing a contract.
smalltalk
kort praatje
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
in kleine lettertjes
The warning is in small print on the label.
in kleine stappen
stap voor stap
She completed the project in small stages.

Synonyms and analogies of small in English

Examples of small in a sentence

  • The small amount of sugar was just right.
  • The small child was learning to walk.
  • She has a small kitten that needs care.
  • He whispered in a small tone.
  • The music was played at a small volume.
  • The error was small and didn't affect the outcome.

Translations of "small" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
kleinadj.

A small vase fits into the cabinet beside the books neatly.

Een klein vaasje past netjes in het kastje naast de boeken.

geringadj.

Despite his small height, he was well-knit and surprisingly powerful.

Ondanks zijn geringe lengte was hij stevig gebouwd en verrassend sterk.

kleinschaligadj.

The festival was small at its inception but grew popular every year.

Het festival begon kleinschalig, maar werd elk jaar populairder.

smaladj.

A small carpet was rolled out along the stairway for comfort.

Er lag een smal tapijt over de trap voor extra comfort.

beperktadj.

In the presence of so many experts, my knowledge looks small.

Tussen zoveel experts voelt mijn kennis maar heel beperkt aan.

compactadj.

The small appliance in the corner helps print documents quickly.

Het compacte apparaat in de hoek helpt om documenten snel te printen.

bescheidenadj.

We should appreciate small beginnings as foundations for bigger things.

We moeten een bescheiden begin waarderen als het fundament voor grotere dingen.

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Other translations for small:

  • jongadj.
  • nietigadj.
  • onbeduidendadj.
  • zachtadj.
  • minuscuuladj.
  • stiladj.

small: Examples and translations in context

Their first cousin got married in a small ceremony last fall.

Hun volle nicht is afgelopen najaar in een kleine ceremonie getrouwd.

The mint's annual output includes billions of small change coins.

De jaarlijkse productie van de munt omvat miljarden munten klein geld.

The smoke caused him to suffocate quickly in the small room.

De rook liet hem in dat kleine kamertje al snel stikken.

The small garden managed to survive the drought with regular watering.

Het kleine tuintje heeft de droogte overleefd dankzij regelmatig water geven.

They dream that someday their small company will become very successful.

Ze dromen dat hun kleine bedrijf ooit heel succesvol zal worden.

I was staggered at how quickly the small startup became successful.

Ik stond paf hoe snel die kleine start-up zo succesvol werd.

Happy moments are like small treasures that enrich our daily lives.

Gelukkige momenten zijn als kleine schatten die ons dagelijks leven verrijken.

Holding the door is a small gesture that shows great respect.

De deur openhouden is een klein gebaar dat veel respect uitstraalt.

See also:

small townsmall-scalesmall businesssmall roomsmall talk
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