Was heißt small? Was heißt small? Being below the average in size or magnitude.Limited in importance or significance; trivial: a small matter. Limited in degree or scope: small farm operations. Lacking position, influence, or status; minor: "A crowd of small writers had vainly attempted to rival Addison” ( Thomas Macaulay). Unpretentious; modest: made a small living; helped the cause in my own small way. Not fully grown; very young.Narrow in outlook; petty: a small mind. Having been belittled; humiliated: Their comments made me feel small. Diluted; weak. Used of alcoholic beverages.Lacking force or volume: a small voice. In small pieces: Cut the meat up small. Without loudness or forcefulness; softly.In a small manner.A part that is smaller or narrower than the rest: the small of the back. Small things considered as a group.Chiefly British Small items of clothing.