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barely in German

barely in German is kaum, gerade noch — barely means only just; by the smallest possible margin.

barely in German

kaum
adv
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.
gerade noch
adv
(not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.

What does "barely" mean?

  1. adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
    "She barely passed the exam."
  2. adv Almost not at all.
    "He barely spoke a word all evening."

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.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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