Usages of klein
Die kat is klein.
The cat is small.
Ek het 'n klein appel.
I have a small apple.
Ek sien 'n klein huis, maar die kamers is groot.
I see a small house, but the rooms are big.
Ons dorp is klein, maar mense besoek dit graag.
Our town is small, but people like to visit it.
Die musiek in die voorportaal speel sag oor 'n klein luidspreker.
The music in the lobby plays softly over a small loudspeaker.
In daardie uitstalling sien ons verskeie klein voorwerpe uit antieke tye.
In that exhibition we see various small objects from ancient times.
Ná middagete vra ons vir die rekening en gee ons ’n klein fooi.
After lunch we ask for the bill and give a small tip.
As die spyskaart te lank is, kies ek net koffie en ’n klein ontbyt.
If the menu is too long, I choose only coffee and a small breakfast.
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