klein→ smallDutch word meaning
"klein" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "small". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
14 stories
Example Sentences
The Ugly Duckling
Kleine gele eendjes komen eruit.
Small yellow ducklings come out.
The Three Little Pigs
Er zijn drie kleine biggetjes.
There are three little pigs.
My New Puppy
De puppy is klein en bruin.
The puppy is small and brown.
The Lion and the Mouse
'Je bent zo klein! Hoe kun je mij helpen?'
'You are so small! How can you help me?'
The Lost Cat
Mia is klein en oranje.
Mia is small and orange.
Walking the Dog
Bella is een kleine witte hond.
Bella is a small white dog.
At the Bakery
De bakker is klein maar heel mooi.
The bakery is small but very nice.
Shopkeeper and Customer
Tom gaat een kleine winkel binnen.
Tom enters a small shop.
Finding the Right Size
Sara draagt meestal maat Small.
Sara usually wears size Small.
Ordering in a Foreign Language
Ze loopt een klein café binnen.
She walks into a small café.
Topping Up Mobile Credit
Ze gaat naar een kleine winkel.
She goes to a small shop.
Trying On Clothes
De jurk is te klein.
The dress is too small.
Feeding the Cat
Hij is een kleine kat.
He is a small cat.
New Baby
Anna had veel kleine kleertjes voor de baby gekocht.
Anna had bought many tiny clothes for the baby.
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