No. 3,371 in Dutch
krappe
"Tight" or "cramped."
In a sentence
De krappe ruimte maakte het moeilijk om te bewegen.
The cramped space made it difficult to move.
In this sentence, 'krappe' is used as an adjective describing the small and confined nature of the space.
Het budget was krappe genoeg om de noodzakelijke kosten te dekken.
The budget was tight enough to cover the necessary expenses.
Here, 'krappe' conveys the idea of a tight or limited budget, emphasizing restrictions.
De straat was te krappe voor grote voertuigen.
The street was too narrow for large vehicles.
In this context, 'krappe' describes the narrowness of the street, indicating it couldn't accommodate large vehicles.
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