adjective
small
A1
'klein': adjective meaning 'small' or 'little'. Comparative 'kleiner', superlative 'am kleinsten'. Gradable adjective used attributively and predicatively; endings change with gender, case and number (ein kleiner Hund vs. Der Hund ist klein). Forms are regular; not a participle. Used to describe size, age or small quantity; endings follow normal adjective declension.
Examples
Das Geschenk war sehr klein, obwohl die Verpackung groß wirkte.
The gift was very small, although the packaging appeared large.
Das Haus hat nur ein kleines Fenster.
The house has only a small window.
Details
Mnemonics
picture a tiny button that fits in the tip of your finger
sounds a bit like 'clean' (small and neat image)
not applicable
Notes
Common descriptive adjective. Watch declension with articles and adjectives.