English–German
“narrow” in German
How to say “narrow” in German
“Narrow” in German is eng.
A passage with walls nearly touching, extending to people who share very little social distance.
Example sentences with eng
Die Jacke ist eng, ich bekomme den Reißverschluss nicht zu.
The jacket is tight, and I can't close the zipper.
Tips for using eng
- For clothing, shoes, or rooms, zu eng means too tight or cramped, while eine enge Freundin means a close female friend.
Other German words for “narrow”
Die Gasse ist schmal.
The alley is narrow.