little sparrow

• Zärtliche Anrede für einen kleinen, zarten oder verletzlichen Menschen, oft eine Frau oder ein Kind, das mit einem Spatz hinsichtlich Größe oder Zerbrechlichkeit verglichen wird.

A term of endearment used to refer to a small, delicate, or vulnerable person, often a woman or child, comparing them to a sparrow in size or fragility.

1. Small birdA1formal

   A small, common bird of the sparrow family, often found in urban and rural areas.

   Spatz

   • A little sparrow perched on the windowsill.
   • The little sparrow hopped across the garden path.
   • Children love to watch the little sparrows in the park.

2. Term of endearmentB1informal

   Used as a gentle or affectionate nickname for a person, often a child or loved one.

   Kosewort

   • Don't worry, little sparrow, everything will be fine.
   • Come here, my little sparrow, and give me a hug.
   • She called her daughter 'little sparrow' because of her cheerful nature.