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.barely enough; almost not sufficient(quantity; time)
a.only just; by a very small margin
Wir haben das Ziel knapp erreicht.—We barely reached the target.
b.not enough; insufficient or scarce
Im Winter ist das Gemüse knapp.—Vegetables are scarce in winter.
2.slightly less than; just under(measurement)
a.not quite the specified amount
Sie ist knapp 1,70 Meter groß.—She is just under 1.70 meters tall.
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.
