It is used to describe something that is of small size, quantity, or extent.
For example:
* "Swalpaka kaalam" (സ്വല്പക കാലം) means "a short time"
* "Swalpaka nairna" (സ്വല്പക നൈർന) means "a small amount of money"
* "Swalpaka aadharam" (സ്വല്പക ആധാരം) means "a small base or foundation"
It's important to note that while the direct translation is "small," the meaning can be nuanced based on the context.