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

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Derived terms
  • Winzigkeit
  • Winzling

Further reading
  • “winzig” in Duden online
  • “winzig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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