ADJECTIVE
schmal/ʃmaːl/narrow; slim; slender
schmal is a German adjective that means narrow, slim, or slender. It is pronounced /ʃmaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schmaler" and "schmalsten".
Definitions
1.having a small width; not wide(physical width)
a.having little width in general
Die Straße ist sehr schmal und nur für ein Auto breit genug.—The street is very narrow and only just wide enough for one car.
2.slender or thin, especially for parts of the body(body shape)
a.having a slim or slender shape
Sie hat ein schmales Gesicht und lange Haare.—She has a slender face and long hair.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schmal |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schmaler |
| Superlative | schmalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schmal" mean in English?
- "schmal" means narrow, slim, or slender. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schmal"?
- "schmal" is pronounced /ʃmaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schmal"?
- The comparative of "schmal" is "schmaler" and the superlative is "schmalsten".
- What part of speech is "schmal"?
- "schmal" is a adjective in German.
