No. 2,161 in Dutch
krap
"Restricted" or "tight."
In a sentence
De schoenen zijn een beetje krap.
The shoes are a bit tight.
In this sentence, 'krap' describes the fit of the shoes, indicating that they are too small or tight-fitting.
We hebben een krap budget voor onze vakantie.
We have a tight budget for our vacation.
Here, 'krap' is used to describe the budget, signifying that it is limited or insufficient.
De doorgang is erg krap door de versmalling.
The passage is very tight because of the narrowing.
In this context, 'krap' describes the physical space of the passage, meaning it is confined or narrow.
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