How to Say ‘Very narrowly’ in German
Ganz knapp
gahnts knahp
[gahnts knahp]
💬 Usage Tip: "Ganz" often intensifies meaning: here it makes "knapp" stronger, like "really/very close."
🇩🇪 In Germany: A favorite phrase in German sports commentary when the ball misses by centimeters.
Phrase Breakdown
Ganz
[gahnts]
very
Used here for emphasis, like very or really.
Ganz knapp war der Ball daneben.
The ball was just barely wide.
knapp
[knahp]
close
Means close or narrow; in football it describes a near miss.
Ganz knapp, aber kein Tor.
Very close, but no goal.
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