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Meaning of ahas | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1
ˈɑhɑs

Definitions

  1. narrow, cramped; of small extent in width
  2. narrow, restrictive (of limited options, economic opportunities, etc.)
    figuratively

Examples

“ma pean siit ahtast ruumist kiiremini välja saama”

I need to get out of this cramped space faster

“korterelamu ahtal murulapil ringi joosta pole niikuinii väga võimalik”

it is not very possible to run around on the narrow lawn of an apartment building anyway

“ahta silmaringiga inimesi leidub igal pool küllaga”

there are plenty of narrow-minded people everywhere

“majanduskriisi saabudes on rahakraanid ahtaks jäänud”

with the arrival of the economic crisis, the money taps have become tight

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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