barely in German
barely in German is kaum, gerade noch — barely means only just; by the smallest possible margin.
barely in German
kaum
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.
gerade noch
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.
What does "barely" mean?
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adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
"She barely passed the exam."
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adv Almost not at all.
"He barely spoke a word all evening."
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barely in a sentence
- She barely passed the exam.
- We barely made it to the airport in time.
- He barely spoke a word all evening.
- I could barely hear the speaker from the back of the hall.
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What is "barely" in German?
"barely" in German is kaum, gerade noch. barely means: Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
How do you use "barely" in a sentence?
Example: "She barely passed the exam." In German, "barely" is kaum, gerade noch.
Are there other ways to say "barely" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "barely": kaum, gerade noch.
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