ausgefranst

frayed

adjective OWS-ge-franst Rare

Also means

ragged at the edges

Usage Note

ausgefranst describes fabric or edges that have unravelled into loose threads, as in ausgefranste Jeans (frayed jeans). It comes from Franse (fringe) and can be used figuratively for blurred boundaries.

Examples

"Die Ärmel seines Pullovers waren völlig ausgefranst."

Natural Translation

The sleeves of his jumper were completely frayed.

Literal Translation

The sleeves his of-jumper were completely frayed.

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