scant in German
scant in German is dürftig, gering, kaum — scant means barely enough; in short supply.
scant in German
dürftig
Very little, very few.
gering
Very little, very few.
kaum
Very little, very few.
knapp
Very little, very few.
spärlich
Very little, very few.
What does "scant" mean?
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adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
"They survived on scant rations for weeks."
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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 German?
"scant" in German is dürftig, gering, kaum. scant means: Barely enough; in short supply.
How do you use "scant" in a sentence?
Example: "They survived on scant rations for weeks." In German, "scant" is dürftig, gering, kaum.
Are there other ways to say "scant" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "scant": dürftig, gering, kaum, knapp, spärlich.
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