How to Say ‘A small gift / a small token’ in German
Eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit
EYE-nuh KLY-nuh OWF-mairk-zahm-kite
[EYE-nuh KLY-nuh OWF-mairk-zahm-kite]
🇩🇪 In Germany: [eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit] is a polite, slightly modest way to call a small host gift. It sounds more tactful than naming it like a big present.
Phrase Breakdown
Eine
[EYE-nuh]
a
Feminine form of the indefinite article 'a' or 'an'.
Eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit steht auf dem Tisch.
A small token of attention is on the table.
kleine
[KLY-nuh]
small; little
An adjective meaning small or little, here describing a modest gift.
Eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit ist oft genug.
A small token is often enough.
Aufmerksamkeit
[OWF-mairk-zahm-kite]
token gift; little gesture
Literally 'attention', but in this context it means a small thoughtful present or gesture.
Eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit macht den Besuch persönlicher.
A small thoughtful gift makes the visit more personal.
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