knapp meaning and definition in german

Adjective

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comparative knapper, superlative knappsten

1. scarce
2. lean having little extra
3. somewhat less (than) ein knappes Jahr – “a little less than a year”
4. clothes short or tight

Adverb

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1. narrowly; just Wir sind knapp pünktlich. We’re just in time.