Kleinigkeiten
Kleinigkeiten is the German plural noun for small things, trifles, or minor details. It denotes items of little intrinsic value as well as matters that are easy to overlook but can accumulate to affect situations, impressions, or outcomes. In everyday usage, people speak of “Kleinigkeiten des Alltags” to refer to ordinary, sometimes overlooked aspects of daily life, and they may say that “Kleinigkeiten machen den Unterschied” to emphasize how small factors can influence a result.
Etymology and form: The singular form Kleinigkeit comes from the adjective klein (small) with the abstract-noun
Uses and context: The term appears across diverse contexts. In household or consumer life, it can refer
See also and related terms: Synonyms or related concepts include Kleinigkeit (singular), Kleinkram, and kleine Details.