translating "a little" into German

ein bisschen
ein wenig (more formal)
ein paar (more informal) or "a few"

ein bisschen

Usage Notes:

  • can replace ein wenig in most cases
  • can be declined in the dative singular einem bisschen, especially when used as a pronoun
  • can be used with a preceding adjective

ein winziges bisschen KÓ“se - a tiny little bit of cheese

bisschen may also be used with a demonstrative, a possessive or kein. (in this case, ein is not used.)

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