schmale
Translation
narrow, slender, slim
Examples
Die schmale Straße führt zum Dorf.
The narrow street leads to the village.
Sie hat eine schmale Taille.
She has a narrow waist.
Grammar Patterns
schmale + ((feminine/plural noun)) narrow ... Sie geht durch die schmale Tür.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eng; Antonyms: breit, weit
Etymology
Inflected form of the adjective 'schmal' (narrow).
Memory Tips
This '-e' ending is used for feminine singular nouns (e.g., 'die schmale Straße') and all plural nouns. Think 'e' for fEminine or plural.