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scanty in German

scanty in German is knapp, dürftig, kärglich — scanty means somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

scanty in German

knapp
adj
dürftig
adj
Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
kärglich
adj
Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
spärlich
adj
Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

What does "scanty" mean?

  1. adj Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
  2. adj Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious; stingy.
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What is "scanty" in German?

"scanty" in German is knapp, dürftig, kärglich. scanty means: Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

Are there other ways to say "scanty" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "scanty": knapp, dürftig, kärglich, spärlich.

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