a little, a bit
Marks a small quantity or degree.
Am dormit puțin.
I slept a little.
Mai stai puțin.
Stay a bit longer.
E puțin frig afară.
It's a little cold outside.
#140 · Adverb · ADV
In Romanian, puțin means “a little, a bit”. It’s the #140 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Common Romanian adverb meaning “a little / a bit / slightly.” It is used for small amounts, mild degree, and polite softening.
neutralMarks a small quantity or degree.
I slept a little.
Stay a bit longer.
It's a little cold outside.
Used to soften adjectives or verbs.
I'm a little tired.
Speak a little more quietly.
It became a bit clearer.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
puțin + adjective/adverb
Softens the degree of an adjective or adverb.
E puțin dificil.
It’s a bit difficult.
puțin + verb
Expresses a small amount of an action.
Am așteptat puțin.
I waited a little.
mai puțin
Means “less.”
Am mai puțin timp azi.
I have less time today.
Am mâncat puțin înainte de plecare.
I ate a little before leaving.
puțin - Small amount.
Te rog, așteaptă puțin.
Please wait a moment.
puțin - A short time.
Mă simt puțin mai bine azi.
I feel a little better today.
puțin - Mild degree.
Common phrases built around puțin — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “the least”