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knorrig

gnarled, knotted (wood, tree)

adjective KNOR-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

rough, crusty (person)

Usage Note

knorrig describes ancient or contorted trees and wood — ein knorriger Eichenstamm. Applied to a person it means tough and gruff but not unkind, like an old farmer set in his ways. A positive toughness is implied.

Examples

"Der knorrige Olivenbaum stand schon seit Jahrhunderten auf dem Hügel."

Natural Translation

The gnarled olive tree had stood on the hill for centuries.

Literal Translation

The gnarled olive tree stood already for centuries on the hill.

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