ADJECTIVE
knapp/knap/scant; tight; close (in margin)
knapp is a German adjective that means scant, tight, or close (in margin). It is pronounced /knap/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "knapper" and "knappsten".
Definitions
1.barely sufficient; almost too little(quantity, amount)
a.not much more than needed
Wir haben nur noch knapp genug Geld für das Ticket.—We only have just enough money left for the ticket.
2.barely in time; just before a limit(time, deadline)
a.with little time to spare
Er kam knapp vor dem Start an.—He arrived just before the start.
3.very close (in score or difference); by a narrow margin(competition, difference)
a.with only a small difference
Das Spiel wurde knapp gewonnen.—The game was won by a narrow margin.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | knapp |
|---|---|
| Comparative | knapper |
| Superlative | knappsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "knapp" mean in English?
- "knapp" means scant, tight, or close (in margin). 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.
