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Knappe Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Knappe" is mainly used as adjective meaning "limited", "scarce" or "short". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Knappe"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Knappe
- Plural: die Knappen
Meanings of "Knappe" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Limited or scarce in quantity or time"
"Knappe", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That is limited or scarce in quantity or time."
- Translation(s): limited, scarce, short, tight
- Synonym(s): knapp, gering, spärlich
- Antonym(s): reichlich, üppig, großzügig
- Related word(s): knappheit, knappsen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die knappe Zeit reichte nicht aus.
- Er hat nur eine knappe Mehrheit gewonnen.
- Das Budget ist sehr knappe bemessen.
2.) "Young nobleman serving a knight"
"Knappe", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Young nobleman who serves a knight in the Middle Ages."
- Translation(s): squire, page
- Synonym(s): Page, Diener
- Related word(s): Ritter, Adel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Knappe half dem Ritter in der Schlacht.
- Ein Knappe lernte viel von seinem Herrn.
- Der Knappe trug die Rüstung des Ritters.