picìn

Ligurian

Alternative forms

• piccìn

Etymology

From an onomatopoeic root *pikk- (confer Italian piccino, piccolo).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /piˈt͡ʃiŋ/

Adjective

picìn (feminine singular picìnn-a, masculine plural picìn, feminine plural picìnn-e)

1. small

   O Tognìn o séunna inte 'n'orchèstra picìnn-a ― Tony plays in a small orchestra

2. little

Usage notes

• It is placed after the noun.

Synonyms

• pìcolo

Antonyms

• grànde