feinkörnig

fine-grained

adjective FYNE-koer-nikh Rare

Usage Note

Feinkörnig describes a texture with very small, uniform particles — used of stone (feinkörniger Granit), wood, sandpaper grades, and photographic film. Contrasts with grobkörnig (coarse-grained).

Examples

"Der Bildhauer bevorzugte feinkörnigen Marmor für seine Skulpturen."

Natural Translation

The sculptor preferred fine-grained marble for his sculptures.

Literal Translation

The sculptor preferred fine-grained marble for his sculptures.

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