Körnlein
dasNounlittle grain
English translations
- 01
grain
- 02
little grain
- 03
granule
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine kleine Menge oder ein einzelnes kleines Korn.
- English meaning
- small grain, speck
- Synonym
- Krümel, Fünkchen
- German example
- Ein Körnlein Wahrheit steckt in seinen Worten.
- English example
- There is a grain of truth in his words.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Körnlein
- Plural Form
- die Körnlein
Example sentences with “Körnlein”
Jedes Körnlein zählt. (Every little grain counts.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Körnlein standard German?
It is a standard diminutive, but often used metaphorically.