kaum

adverb

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little

few

not much

not many

hardly

scarcely

barely

no sooner... than

seldom

rarely

Synonyms and Related Words for kaum

wenig ein bisschen gering selten geringfügig fast nicht schwerlich mit Mühe und Not soeben gerade erst nicht oft vereinzelt

Definition of "kaum" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "kaum" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

In sehr geringem Maße; fast nicht. Kann auch eine unmittelbar vorausgegangene Handlung bezeichnen, oft in der Verbindung 'kaum..., als/da...'.

DE: “Ich habe kaum Geld.”
A1
EN: “I have hardly any money.”

DE: “Er spricht so leise, ich kann ihn kaum verstehen.”
A2
EN: “He speaks so quietly, I can hardly understand him.”

DE: “Kaum war ich zu Hause, als das Telefon klingelte.”
B1
EN: “I had hardly arrived home when the telephone rang.”

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