Czech · Adjectives
malý
small
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little size.
Example
Koupili jsme malý byt.
We bought a small flat.
Etymology
'Malý' originates from the Proto-Slavic '*malŭ', meaning 'small or little.' Its usage has consistently communicated diminutive size across various contexts in Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Malý' is prevalent in spoken and written Czech and is used in both formal and informal registers. It can describe physical size, quantity, or age.