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abgeplatzt

chipped off, flaked off

adjective AP-ge-platst Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

Abgeplatzt describes paint, enamel, or a surface coating that has popped off in chips or flakes — abgeplatzte Farbe (chipped paint), abgeplatzte Emaille (chipped enamel). The action is sudden (platzen = to burst/pop), distinguishing it from gradual abgeblättert (peeling).

Examples

"Die abgeplatzte Emaille an der alten Badewanne machte sie unattraktiv."

Natural Translation

The chipped enamel on the old bathtub made it unattractive.

Literal Translation

The chipped-off enamel on the old bathtub made it unattractive.

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