winzig
tiny
Extremely small in size, extent, or amount.
EXAMPLE
Die Ameise transportierte ein winziges Stück Brot.
The ant was carrying a tiny piece of bread.
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Typical collocations
'Winzig' (tiny) is often used to emphasize the small size of abstract or concrete things. Typical combinations are 'ein winziges Detail' (a tiny detail), 'ein winziger Unterschied' (a tiny difference), 'eine winzige Chance' (a tiny chance), or 'eine winzige Wohnung' (a tiny apartment).
EXAMPLE
Es gibt nur noch eine winzige Chance, das Spiel zu gewinnen.
There is only a tiny chance left of winning the game.
Expressive meaning
'Winzig' (tiny) is not just a neutral description of size, but also an expressive word. It often expresses amazement or an emotional evaluation of smallness.
EXAMPLE
Schau mal, das Kätzchen hat ganz winzige Pfoten!
Look, the kitten has really tiny paws!
Absolute adjective
'Winzig' (tiny) is what is known as an absolute adjective, because it already describes an extreme state ('extremely small'). Therefore, it is used in comparative forms ('winziger,' 'am winzigsten') less often than the neutral word 'klein' (small).
EXAMPLE
Unter dem Mikroskop konnte man die winzigen Partikel erkennen.
Under the microscope, you could see the tiny particles.
Compare with
winzig vs klein
small
Klein generally refers to a small size or extent. Winzig expresses a much stronger degree: something is extremely small. Klein is suitable for limited but still usual dimensions; winzig is appropriate when the exceptionally small size is meant to be emphasized.
winzig
Die Wohnung ist mit zwölf Quadratmetern winzig.
At twelve square meters, the apartment is tiny.
klein
Die Wohnung ist mit 45 Quadratmetern klein.
At 45 square meters, the apartment is small.
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