Schmal Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schmal" is mainly used as adjective meaning "narrow", "thin" or "slender". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "schmal"

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Meanings of "schmal" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Narrow or thin (width)"

"Schmal", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die schmale Straße führt durch den Wald.The narrow road leads through the forest.
  2. Sie hat eine schmale Taille.She has a slender waist.
  3. Das Regal ist zu schmal für diesen Raum.The shelf is too narrow for this room.

2.) "Limited in quantity or scope"

"Schmal", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Budget für dieses Projekt ist sehr schmal.The budget for this project is very limited.
  2. Er hat nur schmale Kenntnisse in diesem Bereich.He has only limited knowledge in this area.
  3. Die Auswahl an Produkten war schmal.The selection of products was meager.

3.) "In a narrow or thin way"

"Schmal", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss fließt hier schmal durch das Tal.The river flows narrowly through the valley here.
  2. Sie schnitt das Brot schmal.She cut the bread thinly.
  3. Die Brücke wurde schmal gebaut.The bridge was built narrowly.
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