Urdu · Adjectives
chhota
Small; younger
Of little size; also means younger.
ہم نے چھوٹا فلیٹ خریدا۔
We bought a small flat.
'چھوٹا' (chhota) comes from the Middle Indic 'chhoto', which is linked to the Sanskrit 'छोट' (chhota) referring to 'small'. Its usage has retained the idea of size across time.
'چھوٹا' is used in informal and formal contexts to indicate smallness or youth. It enjoys widespread recognition in Urdu-speaking areas.