ein bisschen
a bit
Meaning of ein bisschen
eine kleine Menge oder ein wenig
a small amount or a little
Pronunciation
ein bisschen with English translation
ein bisschen usage examples
Ich bin ein bisschen müde.
I'm a bit tired.
Kannst du ein bisschen warten?
Can you wait a bit?
ein bisschen synonyms
What's the difference between ein bisschen, etwas, ein wenig, bisschen, wenig, gering, and leicht
Very general and neutral; often means “a little” or “some,” and is the safest everyday choice.
Means “a little”; slightly more careful or polished than “bisschen,” but still very natural.
Very common in speech; informal and natural for “a bit / a little.”
Means “little” or “not much”; it often stresses a small amount more than the neutral “ein bisschen.”
Advanced: broader words
More formal; means “small,” “slight,” or “low,” often used in written or official contexts.
Mostly means “light” or “easy”; as “a little,” it appears only in some expressions and is not a direct synonym.
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Questions about this word
What does ein bisschen mean?
a small amount or a little
How do you pronounce ein bisschen?
ein bisschen is pronounced [aɪ̯n ˈbɪsçən].
How is ein bisschen used in a sentence?
I'm a bit tired. Translation: Ich bin ein bisschen müde.
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