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klamm

clammy

adjective KLAM Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

damp and cold; short of cash

Usage Note

klamm describes a chilly dampness, as in klamme Finger (clammy fingers) or klamme Wäsche (damp washing). Colloquially it also means short of money, as in klamm sein.

Examples

"Nach dem Regen waren seine Hände klamm und steif."

Natural Translation

After the rain his hands were clammy and stiff.

Literal Translation

After the rain were his hands clammy and stiff.

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