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knapp

scarce, tight (in quantity)

In German

knapp

knap
English
scarce, tight (in quantity)
Español
escaso, justo
Italiano
scarso, stretto

Comparative Forms

Positive
knapp
Comparative
knapper
Superlative
am knappsten
Opposite:reichlich

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Die Zeit wird knapp.

    Time is running short.

  2. 2

    Die Ressourcen sind knapp.

    The resources are scarce.

FAQ

How do you say "scarce, tight (in quantity)" in German?

"scarce, tight (in quantity)" in German is "knapp" (knap). Example: Die Zeit wird knapp..

Related

much, many
viel
fiːl
sparse, scanty
spärlich
ˈʃpɛːɐ̯lɪç
ample, abundant
reichlich
ˈʁaɪ̯çlɪç
firm, solid, dense
fest
fɛst
loose, relaxed, sparse
locker
ˈlɔkɐ
little, few
wenig
ˈveːnɪç
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