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schmal — narrow, slender, slim in German

adjectiveB1
Pronunciation

/ʃma:l/

Quick Facts

Level

B1

Frequency

59/100

Source Rank

#1,835

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Example Sentences

Diese Straße ist sehr schmal.

This road is very narrow.

Was für eine schmale Treppe!

What narrow stairs!

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