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No. 14,975 in German

schmales

"Narrow" or "slim."

In a sentence

  • Die Straße war so eng, dass nur ein schmales Auto durchpasste.

    The street was so narrow that only a small car could pass through.

    Describing a narrow object, specifically a car in this context.

  • Sie trug ein schmales Kleid, das ihre Figur betonte.

    She wore a slim dress that emphasized her figure.

    Referring to the slimness in design of a dress.

  • Das schmales Fenster ließ nur wenig Licht in den Raum.

    The narrow window let only a small amount of light into the room.

    Highlighting the limited width of a window.

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