mic
/mik/
The English word "little" is translated into Romanian as mic. Wiktionary also lists mică.
Meaning: small in size (adj)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mic | /mik/ | |
| mică | [ˈmi.kə] (narrow) | feminine |
The word is used to describe something that is small in physical size.
Which one should you use?
Use mic to describe physical size, whereas puțin is used to describe a small amount or quantity. For a more diminutive or endearing sense, such as when referring to something 'tiny' or a 'little' one, you can use the form micuț.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is mic, the feminine form is mică and the plural form is mici.
How do you pronounce it?
/mik/
Did you know?
- Mic is believed to have originated from a Doric Greek variant of the word mikrós.
- In Romanian, describing someone as mic can refer to their physical height or their social status and importance.
Examples in context
- Orice mic ajutor e bun.Every little bit helps.This sentence shows how to use mic to express that every small bit of help is useful.Tatoeba #6910843 by CataG, translation #36725 by CK
- Tom e un tip mic și dur.Tom is a tough little guy.This sentence uses mic to describe a person's character or build.Tatoeba #5082236 by fathe, translation #5078877 by CK
- Ai salvat micuța pisică?Did you save the little cat?This sentence uses a diminutive form of mic to refer to a small cat.Tatoeba #13973447 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13973445 by Ioan_Cristian
- Aceasta este o micuță problemă pe care o putem rezolva rapidThis is a little problem we can solve quickly
- Am cumpărat un mic cadou pentru tineI bought you a little gift
- Am numai o picătură de energie rămasăI only have a little energy left
- Am făcut progrese mici, dar concrete în ultimul anI have made small but concrete progress in the last year
- Vrei puțină apă? Este foarte cald afarăDo you want a little water? It's very hot outside
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Example conversation
Stefan and Andreea are looking at a new apartment.
- StefanCamerele sunt prea mic pentru noi.The rooms are too small for us.
- AndreeaDar bucătăria este destul de mică.But the kitchen is small enough.
- StefanNu, totul este prea mic aici.No, everything is too small here.
- AndreeaAtunci căutăm altceva, Stefan.Then we will look for something else, Stefan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “little” translations and entries mic, mică, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mic, mică, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
