abgetragen

worn out, threadbare (clothing)

adjective AHP-ge-trah-gen Rare

Usage Note

abgetragen refers specifically to clothes that have been worn so often they are thin or faded — abgetragene Schuhe, ein abgetragener Mantel. It is milder than zerlumpt (in tatters) and simply indicates long, heavy use of a garment.

Examples

"Er trug abgetragene Jeans und ein verblichenes Hemd."

Natural Translation

He wore threadbare jeans and a faded shirt.

Literal Translation

He wore worn-out jeans and a faded shirt.

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