German Word: kaum
English Meaning: barely, hardly, scarcely

Example Sentences:

Heutzutage gibt es kaum noch traditionelle Märkte in Deutschland.
Nowadays there aren't many traditional markets in Germany.
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Dieser Rucksack ist so schwer, dass ich ihn kaum hochheben kann.
This backpack is so heavy, I can hardly lift it.
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Ich bin so erschöpft, dass ich meine Augen kaum aufhalten kann.
I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open.
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Die Medien haben kaum über diesen Vorfall berichtet.
The media barely reported on this event.
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In der Steppe ist es sehr windig, weil es kaum Bäume gibt, die den Wind bremsen.
It is very windy in the steppe because there are hardly any trees to slow down the wind.
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