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bröselig

crumbly

adjective BROE-ze-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

friable

Usage Note

Bröselig describes textures that break apart into fine crumbs; used of dry bread, aged pastry, or dry soil. Bröseliger Kuchen means a cake that falls apart when sliced. More tactile and informal than mürbe, suggesting fine crumbs rather than chunks.

Examples

"Das alte Brot war so bröselig, dass es beim Schneiden zerfiel."

Natural Translation

The old bread was so crumbly that it fell apart when sliced.

Literal Translation

The old bread was so crumbly that it fell apart when cutting.

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