Little Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫɪtəɫ/
LI-duhl
/lˈɪtəl/
LI-tuhl
Definition
Small in size, amount, or degree. It can describe physical size, quantity, or importance, and is often used to express something less than expected.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in informal and formal contexts. Common collocations include 'a little bit', 'a little while', and 'a little girl'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'few', which is used for countable nouns, while 'little' often relates to uncountable nouns.
Spanish: pequeño - pocoPortuguese (BR): pequeno - poucoPortuguese (PT): pequeno - poucoChinese (Simplified): 小的 - 少的Chinese (Traditional): 小的 - 少的Hindi: छोटा - थोड़ाArabic: صغير - قليلBengali: ছোট - সামান্যRussian: маленький - немногоJapanese: 小さい - 少しVietnamese: nhỏ - một ítKorean: 작은 - 조금Turkish: küçük - birazUrdu: چھوٹا - تھوڑاIndonesian: kecil - sedikit
Example Sentences
She has a little dog at home.
basic
I need little sugar in my tea.
basic
There is only a little water left in the bottle.
basic
Can you wait a little longer? I’m almost ready.
natural
That movie was a little boring, to be honest.
natural
He’s just a little kid; let him be.
natural