Schmal
Example: Die Straße ist sehr schmal und nur für Fahrräder geeignet.
Definition
"Schmal" describes something that is narrow or slim, typically referring to a limited width or breadth. For example, a street that is "schmal" is very narrow and may only be suitable for bicycles rather than larger vehicles.
Etymology
The word "schmal" comes from Old High German 'smal', meaning narrow. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the concept of slenderness or thinness. Did you know that the English word 'small' shares a common root with "schmal"?
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"Schmal" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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