Engpass

narrow pass

noun ENG-pahs Less Common

Origin: from eng (narrow) and Pass (pass)

Also means

bottleneck

Usage Note

Engpass is a narrow passage in terrain, but is more often used figuratively for a supply bottleneck, as in ein Engpass bei den Lieferungen. Both senses share the idea of a tight squeeze.

Examples

"Der Pfad führte durch einen schmalen Engpass im Fels."

Natural Translation

The path led through a narrow pass in the rock.

Literal Translation

The path led through a narrow narrow-pass in-the rock.

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