Schmal - translation, pronunciation and examples
slim
narrow
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schmale Jeans
schmale Passform
schmale Hose
schmaler Rock
schmales Hemd
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Means “slim” or “slender,” usually about a person or body shape; not used for width of objects.
Usually means “thin” or “skinny”; for clothing it often describes the material as thin, not the width.
A direct synonym of “narrow”; often used for space, clothes, passages, and fit.
Means “barely enough,” “limited,” or “tight”; in a figurative sense it is not about width, but about shortage or a close margin.
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Means “slim” or “slender,” usually about a person or body shape; not used for width of objects.
Sie ist sehr schlank und trägt gerne enge Kleidung.
Она очень стройная и любит носить узкую одежду.
Usually means “thin” or “skinny”; for clothing it often describes the material as thin, not the width.
Im Winter trage ich keine dünnen Jacken.
Зимой я не ношу тонкие куртки.
A direct synonym of “narrow”; often used for space, clothes, passages, and fit.
Diese Hose ist an den Beinen sehr eng.
Эти брюки очень узкие в штанинах.
Means “barely enough,” “limited,” or “tight”; in a figurative sense it is not about width, but about shortage or a close margin.
Das Budget ist knapp, deshalb kaufen wir nur das Nötigste.
Бюджет ограничен, поэтому мы покупаем только самое необходимое.
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How to pronounce schmal and what this word means
schmal translation: slim. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schmal
[ʃmaːl]
schmal translation
slim
schmal examples
Der Saum ist schmal.
schmal transcription
[ʃmaːl]
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schmal meaning: what does it mean?
schmal, mit geringer Breite
schmal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
schmal is pronounced as [ʃmaːl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
schmal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Saum ist schmal. Translation: Подол узкий.
Is schmal part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?
Yes, schmal (slim) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is schmal part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, schmal (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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