Adjective
schmal
Pronunciation: /ʃmaːl/
narrow, slender (not wide, comparatively long), small
C1
rank #6,264
Meanings
Adjective
- narrow, slender (not wide, comparatively long), small
- meagre, scarce
Example sentence
Die Gasse hinter dem Markt ist sehr schmal.
The lane behind the market is very narrow.
Usage
- ein schmaler Weg — A narrow path; schmal contrasts with breit.
- schmal / dünn — Schmal concerns width; dünn can describe limited thickness.
Zwischen den Häusern bleibt nur ein schmaler Durchgang.
Only a narrow passage remains between the houses.