Smal
Example: De straat is smal en moeilijk te rijden.
Definition
"Smal" describes something that has little width or is narrow, often making movement or passage difficult. For example, a street described as "smal" is tight and challenging to navigate due to its limited space.
Etymology
The word "smal" comes from Middle Dutch, related to Old High German 'smal,' meaning narrow or slender. Did you know? Its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic, and it is related to the English word 'small,' though their meanings have diverged over time.
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"Smal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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