мало
little
небольшое количество чего-либо
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мало with English translation
мало usage examples
I have little money left for the week.
У меня осталось мало денег на неделю.
She spoke little during the meeting.
Она во время совещания говорила мало.
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мало synonyms
What's the difference between мало / немного / немножко / чуть-чуть / слегка / едва
Neutral: ‘a bit / a little’. Often sounds softer and less harsh than «мало».
Diminutive and conversational: ‘a little bit’. More casual and affectionate than «немного».
A very small amount: ‘just a tiny bit’. Usually stronger than «немного».
Means ‘a little / slightly’; more often refers to an action, change, or degree than to amount.
Means ‘hardly / barely’; emphasizes that there is almost no amount or action.
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How to pronounce мало and what this word means
мало means little. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce мало
[ˈmalə]
мало translation
little
мало examples
Im Glas ist nur wenig Wasser.
мало transcription
[ˈmalə]
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мало meaning: what does it mean?
небольшое количество чего-либо
мало pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
мало is pronounced as [ˈmalə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
мало definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Glas ist nur wenig Wasser. Translation: В стакане совсем мало воды.
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