Telugu · Adjectives
చిన్న
chinna
Small; young
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little size, or young.
Example
చిన్న ఇల్లు కొన్నాం.
We bought a small house.
Etymology
'చిన్న' (chinna), meaning 'small', has its origins in the Dravidian language family. Its linguistic roots signify diminutiveness.
How & Where It’s Used
'చిన్న' is used widely in informal conversations and literary contexts, applicable in both written and spoken Telugu. Regional variations in usage are minimal.