knapp

B1

scarce, tight

English meaning
scarce, tight

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knapp in a sentence

Mach schnell. Die Zeit ist knapp.

Hurry up. Time is tight.

Comparative and superlative

knapp → knapper → am knappsten

Word family

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Where knapp comes from

im 16. Jahrhundert aus dem Niederdeutschen entlehnt. Weitere Herkunft unklar.

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Questions about knapp

What is the comparative of knapp?

knapp → knapper → am knappsten.

What does knapp mean in English?

knapp means "scarce, tight". For example: "Mach schnell. Die Zeit ist knapp." — "Hurry up. Time is tight."

What level is knapp in German?

knapp is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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