winzig

German

Etymology

From late Middle High German winzic, an intensification of wenig (little, few); further origin uncertain. First attested in the 14th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪnt͡sɪç/, /ˈvɪnt͡sɪk/
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  • Hyphenation: win‧zig

Adjective

winzig (strong nominative masculine singular winziger, comparative winziger, superlative am winzigsten)

  1. minute, tiny (very small)

Declension

Derived terms

  • Winzigkeit
  • Winzling

Further reading

  • winzig” in Duden online
  • winzig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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