abgeblättert

peeling, flaking (paint, plaster)

adjective AHP-ge-blet-ert Rare

Usage Note

abgeblättert describes surfaces from which paint or plaster has peeled away in layers. Abgeblätterte Farbe is a sign of age or neglect. The root Blatt (leaf/sheet) evokes peeling off in thin layers.

Examples

"Die abgeblätterte Fassade des alten Hauses wirkte vernachlässigt."

Natural Translation

The peeling facade of the old house looked neglected.

Literal Translation

The peeled-off facade of the old house had a neglected effect.

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