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knautschig

squishy, easily crumpled

adjective KNOWTSH-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Usage Note

Knautschig describes soft material that yields and crumples when handled — knautschiges Leder, eine knautschige Tasche. It carries a somewhat positive tactile connotation in the context of soft, yielding materials.

Examples

"Die knautschige Softtasche ließ sich auch voll bequem unter den Sitz schieben."

Natural Translation

The squishy soft bag could even be pushed under the seat when full.

Literal Translation

The squishy soft bag could also full comfortably under the seat push.

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