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knusprig

crispy

adjective KNOOS-prikh Rare

Also means

crunchy

Usage Note

knusprig describes a crisp, crunchy texture, prized for bread crusts, roast skin and biscuits: knuspriges Brot. It is overwhelmingly positive in food contexts and onomatopoeic in feel.

Examples

"Die Brötchen kamen frisch und knusprig aus dem Ofen."

Natural Translation

The rolls came fresh and crispy out of the oven.

Literal Translation

The rolls came fresh and crispy out-of the oven.

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