fleckig

stained

adjective FLEK-ikh Rare

Also means

blotchy; patchy

Usage Note

fleckig describes a surface marked with spots or stains, from Fleck (spot), as in ein fleckiges Tischtuch (a stained tablecloth). It can also describe uneven, blotchy skin or paint.

Examples

"Das einst weiße Hemd war nun gelb und fleckig."

Natural Translation

The once white shirt was now yellow and stained.

Literal Translation

The once white shirt was now yellow and stained.

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