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matschig

muddy

adjective MATCH-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

mushy

Usage Note

matschig describes soft, soggy mud or overripe food, from Matsch (mud, slush), as in ein matschiger Weg (a muddy path) or matschige Bananen (mushy bananas). It is colloquial and vivid.

Examples

"Nach dem Tauwetter war der Garten völlig matschig."

Natural Translation

After the thaw the garden was completely muddy.

Literal Translation

After the thaw-weather was the garden completely muddy.

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