small; little (size)
the basic physical sense
un copil mic
a small child
o cameră mică
a small room
am picioare mici
I have small feet
#178 · Adjective · ADJ
In Romanian, mic means “small; little (size)”. It’s the #178 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Common Romanian adjective meaning "small" or "little"; also used figuratively for age, importance, or amount.
neutralthe basic physical sense
a small child
a small room
I have small feet
often about children or younger people
he was still young when he moved
my child is too young for that
used for importance, quantity, or intensity
a minor problem
a low salary
a small chance
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 3 forms cover about 83% of everyday use — learn these first.
| neuter plural | mici | |
|---|---|---|
| feminine plural | mici | |
| neuter singular | mic | |
| masculine plural | mici | |
| feminine singular | mică | |
| masculine singular | mic |
Am o gară mică în apropiere.
I have a small station nearby.
mică? - ?
Apartamentul nostru este mic, dar luminos.
Our apartment is small, but bright.
mic - ?
Era prea mic ca să meargă singur la școală.
He was too young to go to school alone.
mic - ?