“Tight” in German

German translations

1. strammAdjective

   tight

   strammer, am strammsten

   Die Soldaten standen stramm und salutierten.The soldiers came to attention and saluted.

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2. drallAdjective

   tight (of a ball, sack: very full)

   draller, am drallsten

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3. straffAdjective

   tight

   straffer, am straffsten

   Ihr müsst den Knoten straffer machen.You need to tie the knot tighter.

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4. engAdjective

   narrow

   enger, am engsten

   Das ist ein enger Freund meines Bruder.He is a close friend of my brother.

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• dichttight
• pralltight
• scharftight (of a turn on a route)
• knapptight

Phrases

• derKnackarschtight bum
• drückenbe too tight
• anhaltenhold tight
• zwickenbe tight (of a piece of garment)
• umklammernhold tight onto
• stremmenbe too tight (clothing)