Definition
eng — narrow / tight / close
Comparison
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Positiv | eng |
| Komparativ | enger |
| Superlativ | am engsten |
Examples
- Die Straße ist sehr eng. — The street is very narrow.
- Diese Hose ist mir zu eng. — These trousers are too tight for me.
- Wir sind enge Freunde. — We are close friends.
Notes
Three meanings: narrow (space), tight (clothing), close (relationship). die Enge = narrowness/confined space. in der Enge = in a tight spot. eng befreundet sein = to be close friends.