Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A narrow, elongated opening or crack in a solid material.
Natural examples
Durch den Spalt unter der Tür kam kalte Luft.
Cold air came through the gap under the door.
Im Felsen öffnete sich ein schmaler Spalt.
A narrow crack opened in the rock.
Lass das Fenster bitte einen Spalt offen.
Please leave the window open a little.
Usage note
Spalt is masculine and forms Spalte; einen Spalt offen means left slightly open.
Mini-lesson: Spalt
A narrow, elongated opening or crack in a solid material. Spalt is masculine and forms Spalte; einen Spalt offen means left slightly open.
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