ADJECTIVE
eng/ɛŋ/narrow; tight; close
eng is a German adjective that means narrow, tight, or close. It is pronounced /ɛŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "enger" and "engsten".
Definitions
1.having little space between two sides; not wide(dimension, space)
a.narrow in width
Die Straße ist sehr eng.—The street is very narrow.
2.fitting tightly to the body or object(fit, physical)
a.tight; close-fitting
Die Hose ist zu eng.—The pants are too tight.
3.close, intimate (about relationships or connections)(relationship, figurative)
a.close or intimate
Sie haben ein enges Verhältnis zueinander.—They have a close relationship with each other.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | eng |
|---|---|
| Comparative | enger |
| Superlative | engsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eng" mean in English?
- "eng" means narrow, tight, or close. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "eng"?
- "eng" is pronounced /ɛŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "eng"?
- The comparative of "eng" is "enger" and the superlative is "engsten".
- What part of speech is "eng"?
- "eng" is a adjective in German.
