eng

narrow; tight

English translations

  1. 01

    closely

Word details

German meaning
Von geringer Breite oder Umfang.
English meaning
narrow
Synonym
schmal, begrenzt
German example
Die Straße ist sehr eng.
English example
The street is very narrow.
Comparative
engerSuperlative: am engsten

Example sentences with “eng”

  1. Die Hose ist zu eng. (The pants are too tight.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'eng' used for both narrow and tight?

Yes, 'eng' is the standard German word for both narrow (space) and tight (clothing).