rostig

rusty, corroded

adjective ROS-tikh Rare

Also means

out of practice (figurative)

Usage Note

rostig describes metal covered with rust — rostige Nägel, rostige Scharniere. Figuratively mein Französisch ist etwas rostig (my French is a bit rusty) is a common idiom. Derived from Rost (rust).

Examples

"Das rostige Gartentor quietschte bei jedem Öffnen."

Natural Translation

The rusty garden gate squeaked every time it was opened.

Literal Translation

The rusty garden gate squeaked at every opening.

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