How to Say ‘Large or small?’ in German
Groß oder klein?
grohss OH-der kline
[grohss OH-der kline]
💬 Usage Tip: A quick either-or question. Groß = large, klein = small. Super useful for drinks.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Drink sizes vary by region. In some places, a small beer may be the default, especially in traditional pubs.
Phrase Breakdown
Groß
[grohss]
large
Used to ask for a big size, for example a large beer.
Möchten Sie das Getränk groß oder klein?
Would you like the drink large or small?
oder
[OH-der]
or
Word used to give a choice between two options.
Groß oder klein?
Large or small?
klein?
kline
small?
This is the second adjective, and the question mark shows that you are asking someone to choose.
Ist die Wohnung klein?
Is the apartment small?
Words in this phrase
klein
[kline]
small
Used to ask for or describe a small size.
Ich nehme ein klein es Bier. / Groß oder klein?
I'll take a small beer. / Large or small?
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