a bit

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ə'bɪt/

Adverb

Expression a bit

1. (informal) A bit is a small amount of something. <> Ɗan kaɗan.

   I like to put a bit of sugar in my coffee. <> Ina ɗan son sukari a kofi ɗi na.

2. A bit can be used to mean some or slightly. <> da dama-dama.

   How's business? It's a bit better. <> Ya ciniki? Da dama-dama. [1]

   That hat is a bit small for him. <> Hular ta ɗan yi min kaɗan.

   Could you move that up a bit? <> Ɗan matsadda wancan sama.

Synonyms

• a little
• some
• slightly

Related words

• a
• bit