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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 groß
big / great
'groß' and 'winzig' both describe the size of something, but they are clear opposites. 'Groß' means that something takes up a lot of space, is tall, or has a large area. 'Winzig' means that something is very, very small. 'Winzig' is stronger than simply 'klein' (small) and emphasizes that you can hardly see something or that there is very little of it. Both words are often used for objects, rooms, animals, or amounts.
winzig
Auf dem Blatt krabbelt eine winzige Spinne.
A tiny spider is crawling on the leaf.
groß
Unser neues Wohnzimmer ist groß genug für einen Esstisch.
Our new living room is big enough for a dining table.
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