Usage Note
runzelig describes skin — especially on an elderly person's face or hands — marked by many fine wrinkles (Runzeln). It can also describe aged fruit skin. A neutral, descriptive word without strong negative connotation.
Examples
"Die runzeligen Hände der alten Frau erzählten von einem langen, harten Leben."
Natural Translation
The wrinkled hands of the old woman told of a long, hard life.
Literal Translation
The wrinkled hands of the old woman told of a long hard life.
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