English–German
“small thing” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklaɪ̯nɪçkaɪ̯t/
Example
Das ist nur eine Kleinigkeit.
It's just a small thing.
How to say “small thing” in German
“Small thing” in German is Kleinigkeit.
Something slight in size or importance, including a modest item offered to someone.
Example sentences with Kleinigkeit
Er hat den Schaden nur als Kleinigkeit abgetan.
He dismissed the damage as just a minor matter.
Tips for using Kleinigkeit
- In Das ist nur eine Kleinigkeit, nur can modestly downplay a gift or task rather than indicate that it has no value.