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faserig

fibrous, stringy

adjective FAH-zer-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Usage Note

Faserig describes a texture made up of long, thin fibres — common for wood grain, over-cooked meat, celery stalks, or worn fabric edges. It implies visible or felt thread-like strands.

Examples

"Das faserige Mangofleisch blieb unangenehm zwischen den Zähnen hängen."

Natural Translation

The stringy mango flesh got unpleasantly stuck between the teeth.

Literal Translation

The fibrous mango-flesh hung unpleasantly between the teeth.

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