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schlank

slim

Meaning of schlank

Deutsch

elegant dünn, z. B. eine Figur, ein Handy oder eine enge Hose.

English

thin and elegant, of objects like a phone or watch

slim

Pronunciation

German
[ʃlaŋk]
German (Germany)

schlank with English translation

schlank usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie trägt eine schlanke Uhr am Handgelenk.

She wears a slim watch on her wrist.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das neue Handy ist sehr schlank.

The new phone is very slim.

schlank synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between schlank, dünn, eng, and knapp

🇩🇪German

Usually means “thin” or “skinny”; for clothing it often describes the material as thin, not the width.

A2very often
🇩🇪German

A direct synonym of “narrow”; often used for space, clothes, passages, and fit.

A2very often

Advanced: broader words

K
🇩🇪German
knapp

Means “barely enough,” “limited,” or “tight”; in a figurative sense it is not about width, but about shortage or a close margin.

A2often

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What does schlank mean?

thin and elegant, of objects like a phone or watch

How do you pronounce schlank?

schlank is pronounced [ʃlaŋk].

How is schlank used in a sentence?

She wears a slim watch on her wrist. Translation: Sie trägt eine schlanke Uhr am Handgelenk.

Is schlank part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, schlank (slim) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is schlank part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, schlank (slim) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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