How to Say ‘A little’ in German
Ein bisschen
ine BISS-khen
[ine BISS-khen]
💬 Usage Tip: Very useful softener. It makes answers sound gentler and more natural: not too much, just a bit.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans often use modest wording like this in small talk instead of sounding overly dramatic.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
a / one
Here it is part of the fixed phrase 'ein bisschen' meaning 'a little'.
Ich bin ein bisschen müde.
I am a little tired.
bisschen
[BISS-khen]
bit / little
Used with 'ein' to mean 'a little' or 'a bit'.
Heute bin ich ein bisschen krank.
Today I am a little sick.
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