Schmal
Narrow
Language note: "Schmal" can describe streets or rooms; think of "Schmalz", meaning lard, to remember it implies restricted space.
Culture note: Old towns in Germany have charming "schmale Gassen" (narrow alleys).
Context: Anna observes a narrow bookshelf that could fit in a tight space.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Schmal
[SHMAHL]
Narrow
Small in width in comparison to length.
Die Straße ist sehr schmal.
The street is very narrow.
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