small words

language: de

definitions

  1. Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.
    de: Kurze Wörter
  2. Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.
    de: Kleine Beleidigungen

examples

  1. The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.

    Der Lehrer bat die Kinder, kurze Wörter zu verwenden, wenn sie ihre Ideen erklärten.

  2. Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.

    Kleine Worte und Taten konnten sie verletzen, und sie weinte oft heimlich.