Little/Few
מְעַט
[me'at]
📖 Translation
Little/Few
This word is used as an adverb to denote a small quantity of something, or as an adjective describing something small in volume or significance; in modern Hebrew, it often means 'a little' or 'not much'.
💬 Usage Examples
יֵשׁ לִי מְעַט זְמַן עַכְשָׁיו.
Yesh li me'at zman achshav.
I have little time now.
הַמַּיִם בַּכּוֹס מְעַטּוֹת.
Hamayim ba-kos me'atot.
There is little water in the glass.
הַכֶּסֶף שֶׁלּוֹ מְעַט, אֲבָל הוּא מְאֻשָּׁר.
Hakesef shelo me'at, aval hu me'ushar.
He has little money, but he is happy.
💡 Memory Tip
You can remember it by associating it with the Russian word 'malo' (little), as it sounds similar.