English–German

“just under” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/knap/

Example

Es sind knapp 100 Leute gekommen.

Just under 100 people came.

Illustration for knapp (just under)

How to say “just under” in German

“Just under” in German is knapp.

A measuring line ends just below its marked target, leaving only a narrow gap.

Full entry for knapp: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with knapp

Der Zug kam knapp pünktlich an.

The train arrived just barely on time.

Tips for using knapp

  • With numbers and measures, knapp stands directly before the amount, as in knapp 100 Leute and knapp eine Stunde.

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