die Enge
Translation
narrowness, tightness, confinement, closeness
Examples
Die Enge der Gasse war beklemmend.
The narrowness of the alley was oppressive.
Er fühlte eine Enge in der Brust.
He felt a tightness in his chest.
Sie floh vor der Enge der Kleinstadt.
She fled the confinement of the small town.
Grammar Patterns
the narrowness ((of sth.)) The narrowness of the street is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beengtheit, Gedränge; Antonyms: Weite, Freiraum
Etymology
A noun derived from the adjective 'eng' (narrow, tight).
Memory Tips
Remember the adjective 'eng' (narrow). 'Die Enge' is simply the state of being 'eng'. Picture an 'eng' alley.