This is the 127th most frequent Malay word.
kecil
Small.
Here, 'kecil' is used as an adjective to describe the size of the child.
Budak itu sangat kecil.
The child is very small.
The word 'kecil' is an adjective describing the house as small in size.
Kami tinggal di sebuah rumah kecil.
We live in a small house.
In this context, 'kecil' metaphorically refers to the significance or importance of the role, indicating it as minor.