деревцо́ деревцо

Meanings

1. sapling
2. The sapling, the young tree, the little tree

Usage notes

The Russian word "деревцо́" is a diminutive form of "дерево", which means "tree."\nThe diminutive suffix "-цо" adds a sense of tenderness or smallness to the word.\nSo, "деревцо́" could be translated as "little tree" or "young tree."

Examples

• При пра́вильном ухо́де деревцо́ спосо́бно выраста́ть на 10 сантиме́тров ка́ждый год.
  With proper watering, the tree can grow about four feet per year.