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Usages of smá
Ég set líka smá salt á eggin, en hún vill meiri pipar.
I also put a little salt on the eggs, but she wants more pepper.
Ég set smá smjör á brauðið.
I put a little butter on the bread.
Ég blanda smá salt og pipar í sósuna.
I mix a little salt and pepper into the sauce.
Konfektið er sætt, svo ég borða bara smá þegar við spilum borðspil.
The candy is sweet, so I only eat a little when we play a board game.
Kakan er sæt, en ég borða bara smá.
The cake is sweet, but I only eat a little.
Hann er venjulega kurteis, en í dag er hann þreyttur og smá ókurteis.
He is usually polite, but today he is tired and a little rude.
Mig langar í smá tíma með sjálfri mér.
I want a little time by myself.
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