Indonesian · Adjectives
kecil
Small
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little size.
Example
Kami membeli apartemen kecil.
We bought a small apartment.
Etymology
'Kecil' derives from the Proto-Malayic ‘kecik’, meaning 'small' or 'little'. It has been preserved in the modern dialect of Indonesian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kecil' is often used in everyday conversations in both formal and informal contexts, as well as in written forms.