How do you use "きつい" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "靴がきついです。"

What does "きつい" mean in English?

"きつい" means "tight, snug, severe" in English. It is a i-adjective in Japanese.

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kee-tsoo-ee

i-adjective

English

tight, snug, severe

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