Also means
dappled
Usage Note
Gefleckt describes a surface covered with spots or blotches of a different colour — a spotted animal, a dappled coat, or a stained cloth. It is the standard descriptive term and used both for natural patterns and for unintended staining.
Examples
"Das gefleckte Fell der Kuh spiegelte sich im stillen Teich."
Natural Translation
The spotted coat of the cow was reflected in the still pond.
Literal Translation
The spotted coat of the cow reflected itself in the still pond.
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Related Words
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- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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