English–German

“tight” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtʁaf/

Example

Das Kleid sitzt mir straff.

The dress is tight on me.

Illustration for straff (tight)

How to say “tight” in German

“Tight” in German is straff.

Something pulled into a firm, orderly line, with no slack in fabric, muscles, or conduct.

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

Example sentences with straff

Der Projektplan ist straff und lässt wenig Puffer.

The project plan is tight and leaves little room for maneuver.

Tips for using straff

  • With clothing, straff often means snug and neatly fitted, while zu eng more clearly signals that the clothing is uncomfortably tight.

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