A little bit Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈbɪt
uh-LIT-ul BIT
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /bˈɪt
uh-LIT-uhl BIT
Definition
A small amount; used to mean 'some', but not much. It makes statements softer or more polite.
Usage & Nuances
'A little bit' is informal and friendly. Use it for physical amounts ('a little bit of water'), feelings ('I'm a little bit tired'), or opinions. It adds softness to statements. Not used with countable nouns (say 'a few' instead). Can be shortened: 'a bit' or 'a little'.
Spanish: un poco - un poquitoPortuguese (BR): um pouquinho - um poucoPortuguese (PT): um bocadinho - um poucoChinese (Simplified): 一点点Chinese (Traditional): 一點點Hindi: थोड़ा साArabic: قليلًا - قليلاًBengali: একটু - সামান্যRussian: немного - чуть-чутьJapanese: 少し - ちょっとVietnamese: một chút - một ítKorean: 조금 - 약간Turkish: biraz - azıcıkUrdu: تھوڑا سا - ذراIndonesian: sedikit - agak
Example Sentences
Can I have a little bit of water?
basic
I'm a little bit tired today.
basic
Add a little bit of sugar to the tea.
basic
Could you turn down the music a little bit?
natural
I know a little bit about computers, but not much.
natural
She laughed a little bit when she heard the joke.
natural