ADJECTIVE

eng/ɛŋ/narrow; close; tight

eng is a German adjective that means narrow, close, or tight. It is pronounced /ɛŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "enger" and "engsten".

Definitions

1.having little space between sides; narrow(space, width)

a.narrow in width

Die Straße ist so eng, dass nur ein Auto durchpasst.The street is so narrow that only one car can fit through.

2.intimate, close (of relationship)(relationships)

a.having a strong personal connection

Sie haben ein sehr enges Verhältnis zueinander.They have a very close relationship with each other.

3.tight (of clothing, fit)(fit)

a.fitting closely to the body

Die Hose sitzt ziemlich eng.The pants fit quite tightly.

Adjective Forms

Positiveeng
Comparativeenger
Superlativeengsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "eng" mean in English?
"eng" means narrow, close, or tight. 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.

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