knappt

This is the 432nd most frequent Swedish word.

knappt

"Hardly" or "barely."

In this context, 'knappt' means 'barely', indicating a limited amount of time.

Jag har knappt tid till att äta.

I barely have time to eat.

In this sentence, 'knappt' signifies 'barely', underscoring the scarce availability of food.

Vi har knappt någon mat kvar.

We barely have any food left.

Here, 'knappt' expresses 'barely', referring to struggling to hear.

Det är knappt att jag hör vad du säger.

It is barely that I hear what you are saying.