knapp
B1 Adjective
English Translation
scarce, tight, barely
What does „knapp" mean in English?
„knapp" is a German adjective meaning "scarce, tight, barely" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Mach schnell. Die Zeit ist knapp.
Hurry up. Time is scarce.
2
Unser Geld wird knapp. Wir müssen sparen.
Our money is getting tight. We have to save.
3
Die Fahrt war kurz. Nur knapp eine Stunde.
The trip was short. Only barely an hour.
4
Die Wohnung hat nur knapp 30 m².
The apartment is only barely 30 m².
5
Der Tisch hat nur knapp 50 Euro gekostet.
The table cost just under 50 euros.
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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