ADJECTIVE
knapp/knap/scarce; barely; tight
knapp is a German adjective that means scarce, barely, or tight. It is pronounced /knap/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "knapper" and "knappsten".
Definitions
1.scarce; available only in small numbers or quantities(quantity or amount)
a.not enough; insufficient
Die Ressourcen sind knapp.—The resources are scarce.
2.barely; only just(degree or limit)
a.almost under or below a limit
Er hat die Prüfung nur knapp bestanden.—He barely passed the exam.
3.tight; with very little time or space(time or space)
a.with a short time left
Der Termin ist sehr knapp.—The deadline is very tight.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | knapp |
|---|---|
| Comparative | knapper |
| Superlative | knappsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "knapp" mean in English?
- "knapp" means scarce, barely, or tight. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "knapp"?
- "knapp" is pronounced /knap/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "knapp"?
- The comparative of "knapp" is "knapper" and the superlative is "knappsten".
- What part of speech is "knapp"?
- "knapp" is a adjective in German.
