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scant in Dutch

scant in Dutch is krap, mager, schaars — scant means barely enough; in short supply.

scant in Dutch

krap
adj
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
mager
adj
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
schaars
adj
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
schamel
adj
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
karig
det
Very little, very few.
gering
det
Very little, very few.

What does "scant" mean?

  1. adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
    "They survived on scant rations for weeks."
  2. adjective Just short of the stated amount; a little less than exact.
    "The recipe calls for a scant cup of flour."
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scant in a sentence

  • They survived on scant rations for weeks.
  • The report gave scant attention to the victims.
  • The recipe calls for a scant cup of flour.

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What is "scant" in Dutch?

"scant" in Dutch is krap, mager, schaars. scant means: Barely enough; in short supply.

How do you use "scant" in a sentence?

Example: "They survived on scant rations for weeks." In Dutch, "scant" is krap, mager, schaars.

Are there other ways to say "scant" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "scant": krap, mager, schaars, schamel, karig, gering.

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