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.
Die klein kam waarmee ek my hare kam, lê nog in die badkamer.
The small comb with which I comb my hair is still in the bathroom.
In die tydskrif sien ek 'n advertensie langs 'n klein foto.
In the magazine I see an advertisement next to a small photo.
As die buurman môre my laaier teruggee, sal ek hom in die buurt weer help, selfs as dit reën en ek net ’n klein sambreel het.
If the male neighbor gives my charger back tomorrow, I will help him in the neighborhood again, even if it rains and I have only a small umbrella.
Die lamp op die tafel is te klein om die hele kamer helder te maak.
The lamp on the table is too small to make the whole room bright.
Die probleem met die slot was klein; daarom het sy die deur weer oopgesluit.
The problem with the lock was small; therefore she unlocked the door again.
Ek het my vinger gesny, en die klein wond bloei nog.
I cut my finger, and the small wound is still bleeding.
Daardie klein sambreel is joune, en hierdie groter een is myne.
That small umbrella is yours, and this bigger one is mine.
Die verskil tussen hierdie twee boeke is klein.
The difference between these two books is small.
Hy lieg soms oor klein sake, maar later vertel hy die waarheid.
He sometimes lies about small matters, but later he tells the truth.
'n Klein voël bou 'n nes bo in die boom.
A small bird builds a nest up in the tree.
Die skade is klein.
The damage is small.
Die kamer is egter klein.
The room is small, however.
Die kamer is 'n bietjie klein.
The room is a little small.
Die databundel is klein.
The cellular allowance is small.
Hierdie onderdeel is klein.
This component is small.
Hierdie ding is klein.
This thing is small.
Die tjop is klein.
The chop is small.
Die kers is klein.
The candle is small.
Die mikroskyfie is klein.
The microchip is small.
Die dosis is klein.
The dose is small.
Die vlooi is klein.
The flea is small.
Die kompas is klein.
The compass is small.
Die eenheid is klein.
The unit is small.
Die naald is klein.
The needle is small.
Die speld is klein.
The pin is small.
Die steek is klein.
The stitch is small.
Die knoopsgat is klein.
The buttonhole is small.
Die balkon is klein maar beskut.
The balcony is small but sheltered.
Die sleutelgat is klein.
The keyhole is small.
Die stuk is klein.
The piece is small.
Hierdie deel is klein.
This part is small.
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