קְטַנָּה֙
𐤒𐤈𐤍𐤄
qâṭân
little
Denotes being small or little, either in physical size, quantity, age, or social status. It frequently describes something or someone of lesser size, rank, importance, or age compared to others. Depending on context, it can refer to literal smallness (objects or people), figurative smallness (rank, significance), or youth (the younger of siblings, people of lesser age).
2 Samuel 12:3 · Word #8
Lexicon H6996
| Lemma | קָטָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤈𐤍 |
| Transliteration | qâṭân |
| Strong's | H6996 |
| Definition | Denotes being small or little, either in physical size, quantity, age, or social status. It frequently describes something or someone of lesser size, rank, importance, or age compared to others. Depending on context, it can refer to literal smallness (objects or people), figurative smallness (rank, significance), or youth (the younger of siblings, people of lesser age). |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | little |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6996-15
small
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root קטנ, expressing smallness or lesser status. Rendered as "small" to preserve the core sense of diminutive size or significance; the feminine singular form reflects agreement with a feminine noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
small
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Small' is true to the literal and contextual usage describing the lamb. |