Knappe
derNounsquire (historical); scarce (adjective).
English translations
- 01
slim
- 02
concise
- 03
brief
- 04
tight
- 05
compact
Word details
- German meaning
- Knappe bedeutet sparsam, begrenzt oder kurz bemessen.
- English meaning
- Knappe means scarce, limited, or in short supply.
- Synonym
- Azubi, Lehrling
- German example
- Die Zeit ist knapp, wir müssen uns beeilen.
- English example
- Time is short, we need to hurry.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Knappe
- Plural Form
- die Knappen
Related words
- Schildknappe
A squire was a young man of noble birth who attended and served a knight, especially in battle, during the Middle Ages.
- Schacher
profiteering
- Zusammenzählung
Tallying
- Fotofinish
photo finish
- rationieren
To ration
- knapp
scarce
- lapidar
terse, concise
- Rationierung
Rationing
- Hochrechnung
Projection, extrapolation
- Heimmannschaft
Home team
Example sentences with “Knappe”
Der Knappe half dem Ritter beim Anlegen der Rüstung. (The squire helped the knight put on his armor.)
Frequently asked questions
Does Knappe have two meanings?
Yes, as a noun it is 'der Knappe' (squire), as an adjective it means 'scarce' or 'tight'.