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Of little size, not big or large.
यह छोटा घर है।
This is a small house.
छोटा सा बच्चा रो रहा था।
A small child was crying.
Used to describe objects, people, or quantities that are not large.
Young or of a younger age.
वह छोटा भाई है।
He is the younger brother.
Often used to refer to siblings or people in a familial context.
Use 'छोटा' to describe physical size or age, but be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.
In Hindi, adjectives like 'छोटा' must agree with the gender of the noun they modify. For example, 'छोटा लड़का' (small boy) and 'छोटी लड़की' (small girl).
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'छोट' (choṭa), meaning small or little.
The word 'छोटा' is commonly used in everyday language to describe size, age, or importance. It can be used both literally and figuratively.