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kompakt

compact, closely packed

adjective kom-PAKT Rare
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Origin: from Latin compactus

Also means

small and sturdy in form

Usage Note

Kompakt describes something that is densely packed into a small space, with little wasted volume — a compact car, a compact build, or a tightly organised piece of information. It always implies efficient use of space and is widely used in product descriptions and everyday speech.

Examples

"Das kompakte Stadtauto ließ sich auch in der engen Parklücke problemlos einparken."

Natural Translation

The compact city car could be parked without difficulty even in the tight parking space.

Literal Translation

The compact city car let itself even in the narrow parking gap without problems park.

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