Usage Note
klumpig describes a substance full of lumps, from Klumpen (lump), as in klumpige Soße (lumpy gravy). It is mostly used in cooking and for poorly mixed materials.
Examples
"Das Mehl wurde nicht richtig gerührt und blieb klumpig."
Natural Translation
The flour was not stirred properly and stayed lumpy.
Literal Translation
The flour was not properly stirred and stayed lumpy.
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