engmaschig
fine-meshed
Having small gaps between the individual meshes, allowing very little to pass through.
EXAMPLE
Der engmaschige Zaun hält auch kleine Tiere zurück.
The fine-meshed fence also keeps small animals out.
engmaschig
fine-meshed / close-knit
engmaschig – engmaschiger – am engmaschigsten
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Meanings
engmaschig
closely coordinated
Organized or connected closely and with few gaps or breaks.
EXAMPLE
Die engmaschige Zusammenarbeit der beteiligten Behörden beschleunigte die Ermittlungen.
The closely coordinated cooperation between the authorities involved accelerated the investigation.
engmaschig
closely monitored
Carried out at short intervals and therefore with particular care or intensity.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Operation muss der Patient engmaschig kontrolliert werden.
After the operation, the patient must be closely monitored.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry engmaschig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | engmaschig |
|---|---|
| comparative | engmaschiger |
| superlative | am engmaschigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to engmaschig.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to engmaschig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to engmaschig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Engmaschig' (fine-meshed / close-knit) is made up of 'eng' (tight / narrow) and 'Masche' (mesh) with the ending '-ig' (having the quality of). The image comes from a net with small gaps between the meshes and is also used for dense structures and intensive support.
EXAMPLE
Das engmaschige Netz schützt den Teich vor Laub.
The fine-meshed net protects the pond from leaves.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'engmaschig' (fine-meshed) is often used with objects made of netting or grating. Typical collocations include 'engmaschiger Zaun' (fine-meshed fence), 'engmaschiges Netz' (fine-meshed net), and 'engmaschiges Gewebe' (fine-meshed fabric).
EXAMPLE
Ein engmaschiges Gitter verhindert, dass die Küken aus dem Gehege laufen.
A fine-meshed grate prevents the chicks from running out of the enclosure.
Close cooperation
When describing organizational structures, 'engmaschig' (closely coordinated) usually refers to the cooperation, coordination, or connection between several people and institutions. Common collocations include 'engmaschige Zusammenarbeit' (closely coordinated cooperation), 'engmaschige Kooperation' (close cooperation), and 'engmaschige Vernetzung' (close networking).
EXAMPLE
Für das Projekt ist eine engmaschige Abstimmung zwischen den Abteilungen notwendig.
Close coordination between the departments is necessary for the project.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'engmaschig' (closely monitored) is often used with verbs and measures relating to monitoring or support. Common expressions include 'engmaschig kontrollieren' (to monitor closely), 'engmaschig überwachen' (to supervise closely), and 'engmaschig betreuen' (to provide close support).
EXAMPLE
Während der Behandlung wird die Patientin engmaschig überwacht.
The patient is closely monitored during the treatment.
Technical usage
The meaning involving frequent and careful checks is especially common in medical, nursing, and organizational texts. The adjective usually describes a sequence of events taking place at short intervals.
EXAMPLE
Bei Schwangerschaftsdiabetes wird der Blutzucker engmaschig gemessen.
In gestational diabetes, blood sugar is measured frequently and closely monitored.
In real life
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