labberig

soggy and limp

adjective LAB-e-rikh Rare

Also means

weak, watery

Usage Note

Labberig is a northern German variant of labbrig, describing the same disappointingly soft, unresistant texture. Labberiger Kaffee (weak, watery coffee), labberige Nudeln (overcooked pasta). The variant feels slightly more expressive and is common in North German speech.

Examples

"Der labberige Kaffee aus dem Automaten war kaum zu trinken."

Natural Translation

The weak, watery coffee from the machine was barely drinkable.

Literal Translation

The weak coffee from the machine was barely to drink.

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