Usage Note
Gestreift describes a surface or fabric with parallel stripes of contrasting colour. Compound forms specify the direction: längsgestreift (vertically striped), quergestreift (horizontally striped).
Examples
"Sie trug ein gestreiftes Hemd in Blau und Weiß."
Natural Translation
She wore a striped shirt in blue and white.
Literal Translation
She wore a striped shirt in blue and white.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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