winzig

German

Etymology

From late Middle High German winzic, an intensification of wenig (“little, few”); further origin uncertain. First attested in the 14th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɪnt͡sɪç/

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• Hyphenation: win‧zig

Adjective

winzig (comparative winziger, superlative am winzigsten)

1. minute, tiny (very small)

Derived terms

• Winzigkeit

Related terms

• Winzling

Further reading

• “winzig” in Duden online
• “winzig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache