کوچَک
kučak
The English word 'small' is translated into Persian as کوچَک (kučak). Wiktionary also lists خُرْد (xord) and کِهْ (keh).
Meaning: not large (adj)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| کوچَک | kučak | |
| خُرْد | xord | |
| کِهْ | keh | |
| سوتام | sutâm | |
| ریز | riz | /ˈreːz/ (Classical Persian) |
Which one should you use?
While کوچَک is the standard term for size, ریز is used specifically to describe things that are tiny or fine, such as grains of sand or sugar. خُرْد is a more literary way to describe something as small, minor or minute. The term سوتام is also a form of the word in this language.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the 'smallest', you can use the superlative form کوچک‌ترین.
How do you pronounce it?
kučak
Did you know?
- The word ریز can also be used as a verb or an adverb to mean 'to trickle' or 'to pour in small amounts', showing how the concept of 'smallness' dictates action.
- When describing a 'small' child, Persians frequently use the word کوچولو as an affectionate diminutive, adding a suffix that makes the word sound cuter.
- In Persian, the word خُرْد is used in the term پول خُرْد to mean 'loose change' or 'small coins'.
Examples in context
- این یک خانه کوچک است.This is a small house.
- این سگ کوچک‌ترین سگ است.This dog is the smallest dog.
- ما یک کلاه کوچیک برای تو داریم.We have a small hat for you.
- این خیابان پهن نیست.This street is small (narrow).
- یک لیوان کوچک آب، لطفاًA small glass of water, please.
- خانه کوچیک، خوشحالی بزرگSmall house, big happiness.
- یک قدم کوچیک بردار و برو.Take a small step and go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “small” translations and entries ریز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
