kaum
B1 Adverb
English Translation
hardly, barely
What does „kaum" mean in English?
„kaum" is a German adverb meaning "hardly, barely" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Ich kann Sie kaum verstehen. Bitte sprechen Sie lauter.
I can hardly understand you. Please speak louder.
2
Es hat letzte Woche kaum geregnet.
It hardly rained last week.
3
Die Fahrt hat nicht lange gedauert. Kaum 20 Minuten.
The trip didn't take long. Barely 20 minutes.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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