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
| Positive | eng |
|---|---|
| Comparative | enger |
| Superlative | engsten |
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.
