Czech · Adjectives

malý

small

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of little size.

Example

Koupili jsme malý byt.

We bought a small flat.

Etymology

'Malý' originates from the Proto-Slavic '*malŭ', meaning 'small or little.' Its usage has consistently communicated diminutive size across various contexts in Slavic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Malý' is prevalent in spoken and written Czech and is used in both formal and informal registers. It can describe physical size, quantity, or age.

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